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Stilbell Family History

Stilbell 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: Stilwell, Stillwell, Staebell, Stiebel, Stimmell, Isbell, Still

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Where is the Stilbell family from?

You can see how Stilbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stilbell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stilbell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Stilbell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stilbell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stilbell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stilbell 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 6 census records available for the last name Stilbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stilbell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Stilbell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Stilbell. For the veterans among your Stilbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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