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Stahler Family History

Stahler Surname Meaning

German (also Stähler): metonymic occupational name for a foundry worker from an agent derivative of Middle High German stal ‘steel’.

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


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Where is the Stahler family from?

You can see how Stahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stahler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Stahler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stahler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stahler families in 1891.
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What did your Stahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stahler. 100% of Stahler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahler 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Stahler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stahler. For the veterans among your Stahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stahler in 1956 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stahler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stahler 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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