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Stiwald Family History

Stiwald 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: Seewald, Ostwald, Stigall, Sewald, Steward, Oswald, Seward, Ewald

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Where is the Stiwald family from?

You can see how Stiwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stiwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Stiwald families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiwald's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stiwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stiwald ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Crane Man
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Stiwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiwald 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Stiwald. 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 16 military records available for the last name Stiwald. For the veterans among your Stiwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiwald lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Stiwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Stiwald in 1961 was 44, and 82 in 2000.

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