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Stillahn Family History

Stillahn 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: Stillman, Stillion, Stillson, Stella, Stallman, Still, Millan

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Where is the Stillahn family from?

You can see how Stillahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stillahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stillahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Stillahn family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Stillahn's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Stillahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stillahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stillahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stillahn. 80% of Stillahn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Stillahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stillahn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Stillahn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Stillahn. For the veterans among your Stillahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stillahn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stillahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stillahn in 1958 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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