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Stidwell Family History

Stidwell Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stidwell family from?

You can see how Stidwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stidwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stidwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Stidwell families living in Cornwall. This was about 38% of all the recorded Stidwell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Stidwell families in 1891.
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What did your Stidwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stidwell. 50% of Stidwell men worked as a Farm Labourer and 89% of Stidwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stidwell were Carpenter and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    12%

What Stidwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stidwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stidwell 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Stidwell. 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 147 military records available for the last name Stidwell. For the veterans among your Stidwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stidwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stidwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stidwell in 1964 was 86, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stidwell 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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