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Stiglitz Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Stieglitz . Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian Štiglic and probably also of Croatian and Slovenian Štiglec: from dialect štiglec ‘goldfinch’ (a loanword from German but ultimately of Slavic origin; see Stieglitz ) as a nickname applied to someone thought to resemble the bird.

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


Similar surnames: Stieglitz, Stiglich, Stiltz, Reinitz, Stoltz, Stitz, Stigler

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Where is the Stiglitz family from?

You can see how Stiglitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiglitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stiglitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Stiglitz families living in Colorado. This was about 46% of all the recorded Stiglitz's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Stiglitz families in 1880.
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What did your Stiglitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiglitz. 16% of Stiglitz men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Stiglitz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stiglitz were Waiter and Housewife. .

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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
    16%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Typist
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stiglitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiglitz 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Stiglitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 446 military records available for the last name Stiglitz. For the veterans among your Stiglitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiglitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stiglitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stiglitz in 1955 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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