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Steljes Family History

Steljes 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: Stelljes, Stelle, Stennes, Stelzer, Stiles, Telles, Stelter, Steffes

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Where is the Steljes family from?

You can see how Steljes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steljes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steljes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Steljes families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Steljes's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Steljes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steljes 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 Steljes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steljes. 34% of Steljes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

What Steljes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Steljes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steljes 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Steljes. 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 70 military records available for the last name Steljes. For the veterans among your Steljes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steljes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Steljes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Steljes in 1963 was 64, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steljes 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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