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Stillens Family History

Stillens 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: Stillings, Stiller, Stilley, Tilles, Sillers, Stiles, Tilkens

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Where is the Stillens family from?

You can see how Stillens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stillens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stillens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stillens family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stillens's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Stillens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Stillens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stillens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Stillens. 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 27 military records available for the last name Stillens. For the veterans among your Stillens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stillens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Stillens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Stillens in 1966 was 83, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stillens 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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