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Stigsell Family History

Stigsell 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: Stansell, Stigall, Stimmell, Stilwell, Bissell, Still, Stigers, Stiel

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Where is the Stigsell family from?

You can see how Stigsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stigsell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stigsell family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stigsell's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Stigsell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stigsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stigsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stigsell. 50% of Stigsell men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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What Stigsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Stigsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stigsell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Stigsell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Stigsell. For the veterans among your Stigsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stigsell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Stigsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stigsell in 1975 was 23, and 86 in 2001.

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