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Stiers Family History

Stiers Surname Meaning

Flemish and North German: patronymic from Stier. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Stiers family from?

You can see how Stiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Stiers families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Stiers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stiers families in 1911.
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What did your Stiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Stiers. 100% of Stiers men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiers 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Stiers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stiers. For the veterans among your Stiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiers lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Stiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Stiers in 1940 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiers 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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