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Stilson Family History

Stilson Surname Meaning

Variant of Stillson.

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


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Where is the Stilson family from?

You can see how Stilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stilson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Stilson families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Stilson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stilson families in 1911.
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What did your Stilson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Driver
    100%

What Stilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Stilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stilson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stilson. 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 Stilson. For the veterans among your Stilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stilson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Stilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stilson in 1950 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stilson 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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