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Stigdon Family History

Stigdon 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: Rigdon, Higdon, Stinton, Stigen, Stirton, Saindon, Sigmon, Stinson

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Where is the Stigdon family from?

You can see how Stigdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stigdon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Stigdon families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Stigdon's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Stigdon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stigdon 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 Stigdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stigdon. 100% of Stigdon 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
    100%

What Stigdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Stigdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stigdon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Stigdon. 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 17 military records available for the last name Stigdon. For the veterans among your Stigdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stigdon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Stigdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stigdon in 1970 was 88, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stigdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stigdon 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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