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Stolsworth Family History

Stolsworth 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: Holsworth, Stallsworth, Stallworth, Molesworth, Bosworth, Silkworth

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Where is the Stolsworth family from?

You can see how Stolsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stolsworth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stolsworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stolsworth family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stolsworth's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Stolsworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stolsworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stolsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stolsworth. 100% of Stolsworth women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Stolsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stolsworth 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Stolsworth. 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 21 military records available for the last name Stolsworth. For the veterans among your Stolsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stolsworth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Stolsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stolsworth in 1965 was 63, and 80 in 2001.

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