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Stiell Family History

Stiell 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: Still, Stiel, Stell, Stiehl, Tiell, Shiell, Stella, Sell, Tell

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Where is the Stiell family from?

You can see how Stiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Stiell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Stiell families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Stiell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiell 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 Stiell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stiell. 100% of Stiell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stiell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Stiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiell 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Stiell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Stiell. For the veterans among your Stiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Stiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Stiell in 1975 was 88, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stiell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiell 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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