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Stites Family History

Stites Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steitz or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

English: unexplained.

This surname is no longer found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Stites family from?

You can see how Stites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stites family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stites families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Stites families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Stites's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stites families in 1891.
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What did your Stites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stites. 19% of Stites men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Stites women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stites were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Stites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stites 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Stites. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Stites. For the veterans among your Stites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stites lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Stites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stites in 1944 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stites 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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