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Stuis Family History

Stuis 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: Sluis, Stuit, Stein, Solis, Sui, Louis, Study, Sturm, Buis, Suit

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Where is the Stuis family from?

You can see how Stuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stuis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 7 Stuis families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stuis's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Stuis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Stuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Stuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stuis 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Stuis. 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 98 military records available for the last name Stuis. For the veterans among your Stuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stuis lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Stuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stuis in 1982 was 81, and 61 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stuis 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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