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Stils Family History

Stils 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: Still, Stile, Stiles, Stilts, Seils, Stills, Stilp, Hils, Silk, Stiff

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Where is the Stils family from?

You can see how Stils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stils family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stils families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Stils families living in Worcestershire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Stils's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Stils families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Stils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stils 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Stils. 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 22 military records available for the last name Stils. For the veterans among your Stils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stils lifespan?

Average Stils life expectancy in 1984 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stils 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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