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Stelan Family History

Stelan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Selan, Stefan, Stepan, Stein, Stella, Selman, Stern, Steen, Steven

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Where is the Stelan family from?

You can see how Stelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stelan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Stelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Stelan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stelan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stelan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stelan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Stelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stelan 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Stelan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Stelan. For the veterans among your Stelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stelan lifespan?

Average Stelan life expectancy in 1973 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stelan 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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