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Stigger Name Meaning

English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Sticker with voicing of k to g.

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


Similar surnames: Stinger, Staggers, Swinger, Siggers, Slinger, Bigger, Stringer

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Where is the Stigger family from?

You can see how Stigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stigger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stigger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Stigger families living in Kent. This was about 59% of all the recorded Stigger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Stigger families in 1891.
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What did your Stigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stigger. 80% of Stigger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stigger 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Stigger. 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 234 military records available for the last name Stigger. For the veterans among your Stigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stigger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Stigger in 1954 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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