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Stilts Family History

Stilts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Stiltz.

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


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Where is the Stilts family from?

You can see how Stilts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stilts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stilts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Stilts families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Stilts's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Stilts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stilts 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 Stilts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stilts. 34% of Stilts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stilts women worked as a House Work.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Stilts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stilts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stilts 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Stilts. 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 535 military records available for the last name Stilts. For the veterans among your Stilts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stilts lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stilts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stilts in 1959 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stilts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stilts 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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