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Stiar Family History

Stiar 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: Star, Stier, Stinar, Stear, Saar, Spier, Safar, Still, Solar, Starr

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Where is the Stiar family from?

You can see how Stiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stiar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stiar family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stiar's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Stiar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Stiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Stiar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Stiar. For the veterans among your Stiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiar lifespan?

Average Stiar life expectancy in 1990 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiar 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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