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Stilin Family History

Stilin 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: Stein, Still, Serlin, Stien, Timlin, Stolen, Sellin, Starin, Stirling

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Where is the Stilin family from?

You can see how Stilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stilin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stilin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Stilin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stilin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stilin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stilin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Stilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stilin 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Stilin. 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 73 military records available for the last name Stilin. For the veterans among your Stilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stilin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Stilin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stilin in 1964 was 66, and 69 in 1997.

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