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Stellner Family History

Stellner 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: Sellner, Stelzner, Soellner, Steller, Seller, Staller, Stoller

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Where is the Stellner family from?

You can see how Stellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stellner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stellner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Stellner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stellner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stellner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stellner 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 Stellner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stellner. 40% of Stellner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stellner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stellner were Manager and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Stellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Stellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stellner 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Stellner. 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 260 military records available for the last name Stellner. For the veterans among your Stellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stellner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Stellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stellner in 1961 was 62, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stellner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stellner 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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