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Stillwell Family History

Stillwell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place probably in Surrey.

The placename derives from Middle English stighel stile ‘stile’ + welle ‘well spring stream’.

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


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Where is the Stillwell family from?

You can see how Stillwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stillwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stillwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 242 Stillwell families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stillwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stillwell families in 1891.
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What did your Stillwell 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 Stillwell. 20% of Stillwell men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Stillwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stillwell were Gas Fitter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Bank Clerk
    10%
  • Gas Fitter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 59,000 census records available for the last name Stillwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stillwell 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Stillwell. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Stillwell. For the veterans among your Stillwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stillwell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Stillwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stillwell in 1945 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stillwell 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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