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Stailing Family History

Stailing 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: Starling, Stalling, Stelling, Sterling, Stirling, Stradling, Salling

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Where is the Stailing family from?

You can see how Stailing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stailing family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stailing families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Stailing families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stailing's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Stailing families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Stailing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stailing 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Stailing. 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 102 military records available for the last name Stailing. For the veterans among your Stailing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stailing lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Stailing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stailing in 1958 was 55, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stailing 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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