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Stiwalt Family History

Stiwalt 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: Stewart, Stierwalt, Stigall, Tewalt, Stirewalt, Sumwalt, Starwalt

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Where is the Stiwalt family from?

You can see how Stiwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiwalt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiwalt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Stiwalt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiwalt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stiwalt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiwalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Stiwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiwalt 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Stiwalt. 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 51 military records available for the last name Stiwalt. For the veterans among your Stiwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiwalt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Stiwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stiwalt in 1970 was 64, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiwalt 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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