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Stalder Family History

Stalder Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German stalde ‘steep path steep slope’ hence a topographic name for someone who lived on a steep slope.

Or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word as for example Stalden in Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Stalder family from?

You can see how Stalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stalder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stalder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Stalder families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Stalder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stalder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stalder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stalder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stalder. 100% of Stalder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Stalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stalder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stalder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stalder. For the veterans among your Stalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stalder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stalder in 1956 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stalder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stalder 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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