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Splitstone Family History

Splitstone Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pistone, Lidstone, Goldstone, Spittle, Whetstone, Litton, Liston

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Where is the Splitstone family from?

You can see how Splitstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splitstone family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Splitstone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Splitstone families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Splitstone's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Splitstone families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Splitstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Splitstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Splitstone. 58% of Splitstone men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Splitstone women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Splitstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Splitstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splitstone census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Splitstone. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Splitstone. For the veterans among your Splitstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splitstone lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Splitstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Splitstone in 1967 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Splitstone ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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