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Stilgoe Family History

Stilgoe Surname Meaning

From Middle English stille ‘silently; meekly; secretly; constantly’ (Old English stille) + go ‘go walk’.

Perhaps for someone who went about silently or secretly

or for someone who was constantly ‘on the go’.

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


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Where is the Stilgoe family from?

You can see how Stilgoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stilgoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stilgoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Stilgoe families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Stilgoe's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Stilgoe families in 1891.
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What did your Stilgoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stilgoe. 43% of Stilgoe men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 94% of Stilgoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stilgoe were General Labourer and House Keeper.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    43%
  • Monumental Mason
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • House Keeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stilgoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stilgoe 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 Stilgoe. 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 112 military records available for the last name Stilgoe. For the veterans among your Stilgoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stilgoe lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Stilgoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stilgoe in 1987 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

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