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Stellhorn Family History

Stellhorn Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from stel ‘bog’ (see Stell) + horn ‘horn (of land)’ (see Horn)

or a habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


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Where is the Stellhorn family from?

You can see how Stellhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stellhorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stellhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Stellhorn families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stellhorn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Stellhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stellhorn 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 Stellhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Mender were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stellhorn. 27% of Stellhorn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stellhorn women worked as a Mender. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stellhorn were Minister and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Minister
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mender
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Stellhorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stellhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stellhorn 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Stellhorn. 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 230 military records available for the last name Stellhorn. For the veterans among your Stellhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stellhorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stellhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stellhorn in 1963 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stellhorn 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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