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Stigler Family History

Stigler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stiegler.

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


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Where is the Stigler family from?

You can see how Stigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stigler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stigler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Stigler families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stigler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Stigler families in 1911.
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What did your Stigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stigler. 18% of Stigler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Stigler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stigler were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Practical Nurse
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Stigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stigler 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Stigler. 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 Stigler. For the veterans among your Stigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stigler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Stigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stigler in 1950 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stigler 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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