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Stil Family History

Stil 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: Still, Stiel, Seil, Stile, Steil, Stilp, Shi, Stein, Saul, Sol

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Where is the Stil family from?

You can see how Stil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stil family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stil's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Stil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Stil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stil 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Stil. 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 53 military records available for the last name Stil. For the veterans among your Stil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Stil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stil in 1974 was 78, and 63 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stil 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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