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Stierling Family History

Stierling 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: Sterling, Stirling, Stelling, Spiering, Sperling, Osterling, Vierling

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Where is the Stierling family from?

You can see how Stierling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stierling family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stierling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Stierling families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stierling's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Stierling families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stierling 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 106 census records available for the last name Stierling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stierling 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Stierling. 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 73 military records available for the last name Stierling. For the veterans among your Stierling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stierling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Stierling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Stierling in 1965 was 88, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stierling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stierling 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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