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Stahlnecker Family History

Stahlnecker Surname Meaning

Apparently of German origin (see Stalnaker).

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


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Where is the Stahlnecker family from?

You can see how Stahlnecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahlnecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stahlnecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Stahlnecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stahlnecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stahlnecker families in 1840.
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What did your Stahlnecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stahlnecker. 36% of Stahlnecker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stahlnecker women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Stahlnecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stahlnecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahlnecker 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Stahlnecker. 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 364 military records available for the last name Stahlnecker. For the veterans among your Stahlnecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahlnecker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Stahlnecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stahlnecker in 1957 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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