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Stiltz Family History

Stiltz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stultz.

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


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Where is the Stiltz family from?

You can see how Stiltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiltz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Stiltz families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Stiltz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stiltz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiltz 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 Stiltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiltz. 23% of Stiltz men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Stiltz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stiltz were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Stiltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stiltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiltz 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Stiltz. 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 409 military records available for the last name Stiltz. For the veterans among your Stiltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiltz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stiltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stiltz in 1961 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stiltz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiltz 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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