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Stys Name Meaning

Polish: nickname for someone who was constantly complaining or grumbling from a derivative of Old Polish styskać ‘to complain’.

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


Similar surnames: Sas, Star, Say, Tye, Sly, Soltys, Soos, Tyus, Stoa, Leys

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Where is the Stys family from?

You can see how Stys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stys family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Stys families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Stys's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Stys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stys. 53% of Stys men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stys women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stys were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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
    53%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    34%
  • Wrapper
    17%
  • Winder
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Stys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stys 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Stys. 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 460 military records available for the last name Stys. For the veterans among your Stys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stys lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stys in 1953 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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