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Stitzer Family History

Stitzer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from an agent derivative of Yiddish shtitsn ‘to assist to aid’.

German: unrounded form of Stützer a topographic name from Middle High German stutz ‘steep precipitous place’ + the suffix -er for an inhabitant;

or a nickname of the same origin meaning ‘hit push’ for a ruffian.

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


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Where is the Stitzer family from?

You can see how Stitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stitzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Stitzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Stitzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stitzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stitzer 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 Stitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stitzer. 22% of Stitzer men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Stitzer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stitzer were Miner and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housework
    18%

What Stitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stitzer 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Stitzer. 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 800 military records available for the last name Stitzer. For the veterans among your Stitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stitzer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Stitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stitzer in 1947 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stitzer 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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