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Stillwaugh Family History

Stillwaugh 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: Silbaugh, Stillwagon, Stinebaugh, Stillwell, Stillings, Sirbaugh

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Where is the Stillwaugh family from?

You can see how Stillwaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stillwaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stillwaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Stillwaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stillwaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stillwaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stillwaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stillwaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stillwaugh. 67% of Stillwaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Foreman
    34%

What Stillwaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Stillwaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stillwaugh 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Stillwaugh. 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 137 military records available for the last name Stillwaugh. For the veterans among your Stillwaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stillwaugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stillwaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Stillwaugh in 1966 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stillwaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stillwaugh 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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