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Stalzer Family History

Stalzer Surname Meaning

South German: altered or dialect form of Stelzer. In part it is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar).

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


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Where is the Stalzer family from?

You can see how Stalzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stalzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stalzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stalzer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stalzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stalzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stalzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stalzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stalzer. 16% of Stalzer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Stalzer women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stalzer were Farm Laborer and Winder.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Winder
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stalzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stalzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stalzer. 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 403 military records available for the last name Stalzer. For the veterans among your Stalzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stalzer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stalzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stalzer in 1956 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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