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Stilp Family History

Stilp Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from a place called Stülpe near Potsdam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stilp family from?

You can see how Stilp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stilp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stilp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Stilp families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stilp's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Stilp families in 1871.
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What did your Stilp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stilp. 25% of Stilp men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stilp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stilp were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • At Home
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Stilp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Stilp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stilp 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Stilp. 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 251 military records available for the last name Stilp. For the veterans among your Stilp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stilp lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stilp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stilp in 1953 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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