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Stiman Family History

Stiman 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: Sliman, Siman, Steiman, Staman, Stimac, Stidman, Simon, Titman

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Where is the Stiman family from?

You can see how Stiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stiman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Stiman families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Stiman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stiman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiman. 37% of Stiman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stiman women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Dealer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Stiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Stiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiman 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Stiman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Stiman. For the veterans among your Stiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stiman in 1962 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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