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Stiles Family History

Stiles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stile with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stiles family from?

You can see how Stiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 416 Stiles families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Stiles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stiles families in 1891.
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What did your Stiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stiles. 7% of Stiles men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Stiles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stiles were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 151,000 census records available for the last name Stiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiles 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Stiles. 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 26,000 military records available for the last name Stiles. For the veterans among your Stiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiles lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Stiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stiles in 1940 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiles 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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