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Stigenwalt Family History

Stigenwalt 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: Stierwalt, Stirewalt, Steigerwalt, Steigerwald, Stewart, Schoenwald

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Where is the Stigenwalt family from?

You can see how Stigenwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stigenwalt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stigenwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Stigenwalt families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stigenwalt's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Stigenwalt families in 1880.
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What did your Stigenwalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stigenwalt. 100% of Stigenwalt 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 Stigenwalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Stigenwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stigenwalt 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 Stigenwalt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Stigenwalt. For the veterans among your Stigenwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stigenwalt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Stigenwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stigenwalt in 1968 was 74, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stigenwalt 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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