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Stigers Family History

Stigers Surname Meaning

Alternatively perhaps an altered form of Dutch Stijgers or Flemish Stygers (see Stiger).

Probably an altered form of Stiger a surname of German or Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Stigers family from?

You can see how Stigers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stigers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stigers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Stigers families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Stigers's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Stigers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stigers 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 Stigers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stigers. 27% of Stigers men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Stigers women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stigers were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    27%
  • Cook
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stigers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stigers 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Stigers. 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 623 military records available for the last name Stigers. For the veterans among your Stigers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stigers lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Stigers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Stigers in 1945 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stigers 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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