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Stidger Family History

Stidger 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: Stinger, Stiger, Stigger, Stanger, Slinger, Stadler, Seiger, Stigers

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Where is the Stidger family from?

You can see how Stidger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stidger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stidger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Stidger families living in Leicestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stidger's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Stidger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stidger 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 Stidger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stidger. 34% of Stidger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

What Stidger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stidger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stidger 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Stidger. 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 324 military records available for the last name Stidger. For the veterans among your Stidger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stidger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Stidger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Stidger in 1967 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stidger 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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