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Stillian Family History

Stillian 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: Stillman, Stillion, Stallman, Silliman, Stellman, Hillian, Gillian

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Where is the Stillian family from?

You can see how Stillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stillian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Stillian families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Stillian's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Stillian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stillian 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 Stillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stillian. 100% of Stillian men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Stillian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Stillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stillian 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Stillian. 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 47 military records available for the last name Stillian. For the veterans among your Stillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stillian lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stillian in 1958 was 43, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stillian 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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