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Stilkey Family History

Stilkey 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: Stilley, Silkey, Tilley, Staley, Stickel, Stuckey, Stalker, Smiley

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Where is the Stilkey family from?

You can see how Stilkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stilkey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stilkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Stilkey families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Stilkey's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Stilkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stilkey 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 Stilkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stilkey. 100% of Stilkey men worked as a Shoe Worker and 100% of Stilkey women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Stilkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Stilkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stilkey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Stilkey. 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 66 military records available for the last name Stilkey. For the veterans among your Stilkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stilkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stilkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stilkey in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stilkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stilkey 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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