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Stoelting Family History

Stoelting Surname Meaning

North German (Stölting): patronymic from Stoldt.

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


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Where is the Stoelting family from?

You can see how Stoelting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoelting family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoelting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stoelting family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stoelting's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Stoelting families in 1891.
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What did your Stoelting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoelting. 18% of Stoelting men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stoelting women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Dentist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Stoelting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoelting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoelting 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Stoelting. 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 252 military records available for the last name Stoelting. For the veterans among your Stoelting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoelting lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stoelting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stoelting in 1961 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoelting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoelting 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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