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Stigh Family History

Stigh 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: Stich, Sligh, Stith, Smith, Still, High, Stiff, Stiel, Stien, Haigh

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Where is the Stigh family from?

You can see how Stigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stigh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stigh family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stigh's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Stigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stigh. 100% of Stigh men worked as a Labor. .

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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 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Stigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stigh 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Stigh. 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 24 military records available for the last name Stigh. For the veterans among your Stigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stigh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Stigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stigh in 1971 was 45, and 80 in 1991.

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