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Stehlby Family History

Stehlby 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: Stelly, Selby, Shelby, Stahley, Stensby, Steeby, Stehlik, Stehlin

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Where is the Stehlby family from?

You can see how Stehlby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stehlby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stehlby families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Stehlby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stehlby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stehlby 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 25 census records available for the last name Stehlby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stehlby 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Stehlby. 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 military records available for the last name Stehlby. For the veterans among your Stehlby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stehlby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Stehlby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stehlby in 1966 was 73, and 89 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stehlby 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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