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Stellema Family History

Stellema Surname Meaning

West Frisian and Dutch: topographic name from stelle ‘place berth’ + the Frisian suffix -ma which originally denoted ‘(one of the) men of’.

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


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What did your Stellema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Steel Treater was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stellema. 100% of Stellema men worked as a Steel Treater.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Steel Treater
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Stellema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stellema 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Stellema. 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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There are 166 military records available for the last name Stellema. For the veterans among your Stellema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stellema lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Stellema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stellema in 1969 was 67, and 44 in 2003.

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