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Stigger Family History

Stigger Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Sticker with voicing of k to g.

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


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Where is the Stigger family from?

You can see how Stigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stigger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stigger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Stigger family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stigger's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Stigger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stigger 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 Stigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stigger. 48% of Stigger men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Stigger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stigger were Servant and Clerk.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Servant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • House Work
    36%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stigger 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Stigger. 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 234 military records available for the last name Stigger. For the veterans among your Stigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stigger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Stigger in 1954 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stigger 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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