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Stlouis Family History

Stlouis 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: St. Louis, Louis, Sluis, Salois, Strouss, Strauss, Solis, Stathis

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Where is the Stlouis family from?

You can see how Stlouis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stlouis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stlouis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Stlouis family living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stlouis's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Stlouis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stlouis 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 Stlouis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stlouis. 44% of Stlouis men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Stlouis women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stlouis were Janitor and Mill Worker.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Mill Worker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Stlouis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stlouis 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Stlouis. 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 599 military records available for the last name Stlouis. For the veterans among your Stlouis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stlouis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stlouis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stlouis in 1962 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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