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Stillwagon Family History

Stillwagon Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German name Stellwagen.

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


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Where is the Stillwagon family from?

You can see how Stillwagon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stillwagon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stillwagon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Stillwagon families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Stillwagon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stillwagon families in 1840.
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What did your Stillwagon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stillwagon. 24% of Stillwagon men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Stillwagon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stillwagon were Machinist and Cook.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Cook
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stillwagon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stillwagon 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Stillwagon. 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 Stillwagon. For the veterans among your Stillwagon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stillwagon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stillwagon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stillwagon in 1953 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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