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Stehling Family History

Stehling Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stähling a patronymic from Stahl.

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


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Where is the Stehling family from?

You can see how Stehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stehling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stehling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Stehling families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Stehling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stehling families in 1891.
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What did your Stehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stehling. 14% of Stehling men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Stehling women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stehling were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Stehling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stehling 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Stehling. 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 561 military records available for the last name Stehling. For the veterans among your Stehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stehling lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Stehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stehling in 1957 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stehling 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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