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Stisher Family History

Stisher 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: Swisher, Tisher, Fisher, Risher, Stier, Disher, Deisher, Stiller

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Where is the Stisher family from?

You can see how Stisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stisher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stisher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Stisher families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Stisher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stisher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stisher 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 Stisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stisher. 39% of Stisher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stisher women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Stisher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Stisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stisher 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Stisher. 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 109 military records available for the last name Stisher. For the veterans among your Stisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stisher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Stisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Stisher in 1966 was 60, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stisher 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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