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Stilis Family History

Stilis 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: Stiles, Stilts, Stills, Solis, Still, Silas, Stanis, Salis, Sallis

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Where is the Stilis family from?

You can see how Stilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stilis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stilis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stilis family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Stilis's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Stilis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stilis 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 132 census records available for the last name Stilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stilis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Stilis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Stilis. For the veterans among your Stilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stilis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stilis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stilis

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