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Stelger Family History

Stelger 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: Steger, Steiger, Stelzer, Stenger, Stelter, Steller, Stanger, Seller

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Where is the Stelger family from?

You can see how Stelger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stelger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stelger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Stelger families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Stelger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stelger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stelger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stelger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stelger. 27% of Stelger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stelger women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Stelger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Stelger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stelger 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Stelger. 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 62 military records available for the last name Stelger. For the veterans among your Stelger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stelger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Stelger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stelger in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stelger 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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