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Stiller Family History & Genealogy
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Stiller Last Name History & Origin
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The Stiller last name is an English surname that was originally found in Wiltshire
History
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Name Origin
There are various thoughts on the origin of the surname Stiller. Some believe that Stiller means 'tenant' of Wiltshire, others believe its a German / Anglo-Saxon play on the word 'stiell' or as a reference to someone from Still in Alsace and Austria, or even related to the fishing profession.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Alternative variations of the Still surname include the following displayed in most common order:
Still
Stillman
Stille
Stile
Stilling
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Famous People named Stiller
The famous United States actor and comedian Jerry Stiller and his child Ben Stiller
Early Stillers
These are the earliest records we have of the Stiller family.
William F Stiller of Omro, Winnebago County, WI was born on November 4, 1871, and died at age 96 years old on January 15, 1968.
Anna Stiller of Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, PA was born on March 10, 1873, and died at age 93 years old in February 1967.
Rosa Stiller of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas was born on May 3, 1874, and died at age 92 years old in December 1966.
Hannah Stiller of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on February 5, 1874, and died at age 92 years old in October 1966.
Tinnie E Stiller of Salisbury, Rowan County, NC was born on March 25, 1877, and died at age 90 years old on June 15, 1967.
Theodore Stiller of Zumbrota, Goodhue County, Minnesota was born on August 27, 1878, and died at age 90 years old in January 1969.
Paul Stiller of Oceanside, San Diego County, CA was born on June 30, 1878, and died at age 91 years old in October 1969.
Morris Stiller of Boonton, Morris County, NJ was born on March 6, 1878, and died at age 90 years old in December 1968.
Philip Stiller of New York was born on December 19, 1879, and died at age 83 years old in September 1963.
Benjamin Stiller of New York was born on February 14, 1879, and died at age 85 years old in April 1964.
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Gerald Isaac Stiller
An early photo of actor and comedian Jerry Stiller (circa 1950s), who died on May 11 2020. So much laughter he brought into our lives! RIP
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Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller
A photo of Anne Meara and Jerry were on Ed Sullivan's show 36 times!
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Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller, and Amy Stiller
A photo of Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller, and daughter Amy Stiller
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Anne Meara's son Ben and wife
A photo of Anne Meara's son Ben Stiller and wife , Christine Stiller
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Greta Garbo and Mauritz Stiller
A photo of Greta Garbo and Mauritz Stiller, 8/17/25
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Updated Stiller Biographies
Ella Olivia Stiller was born on April 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ella Olivia Stiller.
Jerry Stiller was an American comedian, actor, and author. His career began as part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara ("Meara" was his wife, Anne Meara. They were married for over 60 years until her death in 2015.) Stiller saw a late-career resurgence starting in 1993, playing George Costanza's father Frank on the sitcom Seinfeld, a part which earned him an Emmy nomination.
The year Seinfeld went off the air, Stiller began his role as the eccentric Arthur Spooner on the CBS comedy series The King of Queens, another role which garnered Stiller widespread acclaim.
He was the father of actor Ben Stiller and father and son appeared together in films such as Zoolander, Heavyweights, Hot Pursuit, The Heartbreak Kid, and Zoolander 2. He also performed voice-over work for television and films including The Lion King 1½ and Planes: Fire and Rescue.
Christine Joan (Taylor) Stiller was born on July 30, 1971 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christine Taylor.
Ben Stiller is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director, known for his exceptional talent, wit, and versatility in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning several decades, Stiller has become a beloved figure, delighting audiences with his unique blend of comedy and dramatic performances.
From his early beginnings in the world of sketch comedy to his emergence as a leading actor and filmmaker, Stiller has left an indelible mark on film and television. With numerous iconic roles and an impressive body of work, he continues to captivate audiences with his comedic timing, relatable characters, and ability to seamlessly transition between genres.
From uproarious comedies to thought-provoking dramas, Stiller's contributions to the entertainment world have solidified his status as one of the most accomplished and respected figures in the industry.
Allison J Stiller of Albemarle, Stanly County, NC was born on November 30, 1970, and died at age 17 years old in July 1988.
Carl F Stiller of Salisbury, Rowan County, NC was born on October 4, 1916, and died at age 85 years old on October 25, 2001.
Carl T Stiller of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK was born on August 29, 1901, and died at age 90 years old on June 5, 1992.
Earle F Stiller of La Porte, La Porte County, IN was born on June 26, 1924, and died at age 69 years old on July 2, 1993.
Preston E Stiller of China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina was born on April 20, 1911, and died at age 64 years old in July 1975.
Alfred T Stiller of Seaside Heights, Ocean County, NJ was born on September 10, 1921, and died at age 65 years old in April 1987.
Frank E Stiller of Locust, Stanly County, NC was born on April 11, 1922, and died at age 71 years old on August 14, 1993.
Albert R Stiller of Hickory, Catawba County, NC was born on April 12, 1912, and died at age 75 years old on October 9, 1987.
Michael Stiller of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on July 23, 1905, and died at age 71 years old in May 1977.
Eugene L Stiller of Jonesville, Yadkin County, North Carolina was born on October 10, 1919, and died at age 64 years old in July 1984.
James R Jr Stiller of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina was born on April 21, 1921, and died at age 64 years old in May 1985.
Rudolf H Stiller of Lake View, Erie County, NY was born on November 13, 1914, and died at age 84 years old on June 19, 1999.
Joseph Stiller of Winthrop, Suffolk County, MA was born on November 7, 1920, and died at age 72 years old on June 23, 1993.
Joseph E Stiller of Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania was born on July 13, 1915, and died at age 71 years old in December 1986.
Joseph H Stiller of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on December 27, 1902, and died at age 82 years old in May 1985.
Popular Stiller Biographies
Jerry Stiller was an American comedian, actor, and author. His career began as part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara ("Meara" was his wife, Anne Meara. They were married for over 60 years until her death in 2015.) Stiller saw a late-career resurgence starting in 1993, playing George Costanza's father Frank on the sitcom Seinfeld, a part which earned him an Emmy nomination.
The year Seinfeld went off the air, Stiller began his role as the eccentric Arthur Spooner on the CBS comedy series The King of Queens, another role which garnered Stiller widespread acclaim.
He was the father of actor Ben Stiller and father and son appeared together in films such as Zoolander, Heavyweights, Hot Pursuit, The Heartbreak Kid, and Zoolander 2. He also performed voice-over work for television and films including The Lion King 1½ and Planes: Fire and Rescue.
Ben Stiller is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director, known for his exceptional talent, wit, and versatility in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning several decades, Stiller has become a beloved figure, delighting audiences with his unique blend of comedy and dramatic performances.
From his early beginnings in the world of sketch comedy to his emergence as a leading actor and filmmaker, Stiller has left an indelible mark on film and television. With numerous iconic roles and an impressive body of work, he continues to captivate audiences with his comedic timing, relatable characters, and ability to seamlessly transition between genres.
From uproarious comedies to thought-provoking dramas, Stiller's contributions to the entertainment world have solidified his status as one of the most accomplished and respected figures in the industry.
William Stiller was born to Samuel Stiller (1872-1956) and Annie Teitel (1875-1945) in New York. He had siblings Sarah (1900-1997), Blanche (1901-1992), Harry (1902-1993), Isidore (1903-2003), Simon (b. 1906), Bessie (1908-1957), Mary (1910-1980), Nettie (1911-2006), and Ray Helen (b. 1913)
William married Bella Cytrinbaum (1902 - 1954) and they had children Gerald "Jerry"', Arnold, and Dorine. Bella filed for naturalization, saying she was born in Poland, on January 1, 1931.
In the 1940 federal census, William was 40 and living in New York with wife Bella (38) and children Gerald (12), Arnold (10) and Dorine (9). William said that he was a "busman" for a transportation company. All three children were in school.
On his World War II draft card, dated February 16, 1942, William was living in New York City on Jackson Street and was 41 years old. His next of kin was his wife, Bella, and he was working for the New York City Omnibus in New York. William was 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighed 145 pounds, and had gray eyes and brown hair. Hi complexion was "light" and he had a scar on the right side of his throat.
William spent his entire life in New York, and worked as a bus driver. He was the father of the famous American comedian Jerry Stiller, and the grandfather of American comedian and actor Ben Stiller.
He died at 102 years old. His son Jerry Stiller described him as "a fun-loving guy" who until recently "would entertain at senior citizen homes with his third wife Marsha". See William Stiller: Obituary for additional details.
Christine Joan (Taylor) Stiller was born on July 30, 1971 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christine Taylor.
Although Bella stated in some records that she was born in Poland, on the 1930 Federal Census she said that she had been born in Russia and that both of her parents were born in Russia. On her Federal Naturalization Records, Bella said that she had entered the United States on September 14th, 1920.
Bella Citron married William Stiller (1896 - 1999) on May 27th, 1925 in Manhattan, New York. They had children Jerry Stiller (1927 - 2020), a comedian and actor, and father of actor https://www.ancientfaces.com/person/ben-stiller-birth-1965-united-states/192727869; Arnold (1929 - 2017); and Maxine Stiller (1945 - 2019).
When Bella was 35 years old, on June 8th, 1937, she became a naturalized citizen of the United States in the District Court in Brooklyn, New York.
Bella died at the age of 52 in Manhattan, New York. She is buried in Montefiore Cemetery in Springfield Gardens, Queens County, New York.
Doreen Stiller was born in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Doreen Stiller.
Amy Belle Stiller was born on September 8, 1961 in New York City, New York County, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amy Belle Stiller.
Maxine Stiller was born in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States to William Stiller and Bella (Citron) Stiller, and has siblings Jerry Stiller, Arnold Lewis Stiller, and Doreen Stiller. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maxine Stiller.
Amy Stiller was born on August 9, 1961. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amy Stiller.
Christine Joan (Taylor) Stiller was born in 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christine Joan (Taylor) Stiller.
Arnold Lewis Stiller was born on September 9, 1929 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States, and died at age 87 years old on February 8, 2017 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Arnold Lewis Stiller.
Ella Olivia Stiller was born on April 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ella Olivia Stiller.
Carole (Kulig) Stiller was born to Casmer C Kulig and Mary Frances Kulig, and has siblings Ronald Albert Kulig, Richard Kulig, and Robert Kulig. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carole (Kulig) Stiller.
Anne (Meara) Stiller of Manhattan, New York County, New York United States was born on September 20, 1929 in Brooklyn, Kings County to Edward Joseph Meara and Mary Theresa Meara. Anne Stiller died at age 85 years old on May 23, 2015 in Manhattan, New York County.
Donald F Stiller of Ludington, Mason County, MI was born on May 30, 1920, and died at age 75 years old on September 12, 1995.
Quinlin Dempsey Stiller was born on July 10, 2005 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Quinlin Dempsey Stiller.
Allison J Stiller of Albemarle, Stanly County, NC was born on November 30, 1970, and died at age 17 years old in July 1988.
Margareta Stiller of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on August 10, 1905, and died at age 92 years old on July 6, 1998.
Patricia L Stiller of Channahon, Will County, IL was born on December 19, 1941, and died at age 62 years old on December 4, 2004.
Stiller Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Stiller family member is 75.0 years old according to our database of 912 people with the last name Stiller that have a birth and death date listed.
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75.0
years
Oldest Stillers
These are the longest-lived members of the Stiller family on AncientFaces.
William Stiller was born to Samuel Stiller (1872-1956) and Annie Teitel (1875-1945) in New York. He had siblings Sarah (1900-1997), Blanche (1901-1992), Harry (1902-1993), Isidore (1903-2003), Simon (b. 1906), Bessie (1908-1957), Mary (1910-1980), Nettie (1911-2006), and Ray Helen (b. 1913)
William married Bella Cytrinbaum (1902 - 1954) and they had children Gerald "Jerry"', Arnold, and Dorine. Bella filed for naturalization, saying she was born in Poland, on January 1, 1931.
In the 1940 federal census, William was 40 and living in New York with wife Bella (38) and children Gerald (12), Arnold (10) and Dorine (9). William said that he was a "busman" for a transportation company. All three children were in school.
On his World War II draft card, dated February 16, 1942, William was living in New York City on Jackson Street and was 41 years old. His next of kin was his wife, Bella, and he was working for the New York City Omnibus in New York. William was 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighed 145 pounds, and had gray eyes and brown hair. Hi complexion was "light" and he had a scar on the right side of his throat.
William spent his entire life in New York, and worked as a bus driver. He was the father of the famous American comedian Jerry Stiller, and the grandfather of American comedian and actor Ben Stiller.
He died at 102 years old. His son Jerry Stiller described him as "a fun-loving guy" who until recently "would entertain at senior citizen homes with his third wife Marsha". See William Stiller: Obituary for additional details.
Beatrice B Stiller of Salisbury, Rowan County, NC was born on October 5, 1906, and died at age 101 years old on April 9, 2008.
Irving Stiller of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on August 2, 1897, and died at age 101 years old on February 15, 1999.
Albert Stiller of Omro, Winnebago County, Wisconsin was born on July 8, 1885, and died at age 100 years old in January 1986.
Mary C Stiller of Concord, Cabarrus County, NC was born on August 27, 1903, and died at age 101 years old on September 25, 2004.
Isabel N Stiller of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on April 25, 1900, and died at age 99 years old on January 15, 2000.
Isidore Stiller of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on November 22, 1903, and died at age 99 years old on October 13, 2003.
100 years
Frieda E Stiller of Plymouth, Sheboygan County, WI was born on October 11, 1903, and died at age 99 years old on December 5, 2002.
Walter W Stiller of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK was born on May 4, 1903, and died at age 99 years old on June 11, 2002.
Adeline L Stiller of La Harpe, Hancock County, IL was born on November 2, 1909, and died at age 98 years old on December 31, 2007.
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