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Stadtlander Family History

Stadtlander Surname Meaning

North German (Stadtländer): topographic name for someone who lived on or rented land belonging to a nearby town.

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


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Where is the Stadtlander family from?

You can see how Stadtlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stadtlander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stadtlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Stadtlander families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Stadtlander's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stadtlander families in 1880.
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What did your Stadtlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stadtlander. 23% of Stadtlander men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Stadtlander women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stadtlander were Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Machinist
    23%
  • Printer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Stadtlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stadtlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stadtlander 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Stadtlander. 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 537 military records available for the last name Stadtlander. For the veterans among your Stadtlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stadtlander lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Stadtlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stadtlander in 1957 was 51, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stadtlander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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