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Stillson Family History

Stillson Surname Meaning

Perhaps English: patronymic from Still

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


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Where is the Stillson family from?

You can see how Stillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stillson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stillson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Stillson families living in Somerset. This was about 70% of all the recorded Stillson's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Stillson families in 1891.
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What did your Stillson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stillson. 25% of Stillson men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Stillson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stillson were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Librarian
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Stillson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stillson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stillson 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Stillson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stillson. For the veterans among your Stillson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stillson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stillson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Stillson in 1954 was 23, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stillson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stillson 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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