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Stuhlman Family History

Stuhlman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Stuhlmann: occupational name for a chair maker (see Stuhler ). Americanized form of North German Stuhlmann: status name (occupational name) for a member of a special legal council (Stuhlgericht) a chairman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stuhl, Sturman, Stallman, Stellman, Stahlman, Spellman, Stillman

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Where is the Stuhlman family from?

You can see how Stuhlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stuhlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stuhlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Stuhlman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stuhlman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stuhlman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stuhlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stuhlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stuhlman. 20% of Stuhlman men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Stuhlman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stuhlman were Clerk and Glove Sewer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Book Binder
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Glove Sewer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stuhlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stuhlman 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Stuhlman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 301 military records available for the last name Stuhlman. For the veterans among your Stuhlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stuhlman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Stuhlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Stuhlman in 1961 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

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