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Stitz Family History

Stitz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stütz see Stutz.

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


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Where is the Stitz family from?

You can see how Stitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Stitz families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stitz families in 1891.
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What did your Stitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stitz. 34% of Stitz men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Stitz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stitz were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

What Stitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stitz 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Stitz. 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 844 military records available for the last name Stitz. For the veterans among your Stitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stitz in 1962 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stitz 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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