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Sthill Family History

Sthill Name 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, Thill, Schill, Shill, Hill, Tuthill, Scholl, Schild, Thiel

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Where is the Sthill family from?

You can see how Sthill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sthill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sthill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sthill families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sthill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sthill families in 1920.
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What did your Sthill ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sthill ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Sthill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sthill 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Sthill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Sthill. For the veterans among your Sthill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sthill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Sthill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sthill in 1968 was 84, and 80 in 1991.

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