This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Stahlhut family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Stahlhut Family History

Stahlhut Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a soldier who wore a metal helmet from Middle High German stālhuot ‘steel helmet’ or for a maker of those.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Stahlhut family from?

You can see how Stahlhut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahlhut family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stahlhut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 53 Stahlhut families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Stahlhut's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stahlhut families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahlhut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Stahlhut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stahlhut. 53% of Stahlhut men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stahlhut women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Stahlhut | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Stahlhut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stahlhut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahlhut census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Stahlhut

Passenger Lists

There are 345 immigration records available for the last name Stahlhut. 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.

View all Stahlhut immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 469 military records available for the last name Stahlhut. For the veterans among your Stahlhut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Stahlhut military records

You've only scratched the surface of Stahlhut family history

Discover More

What is the average Stahlhut lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stahlhut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Stahlhut in 1962 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stahlhut

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stahlhut 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stahlhut family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial