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Stelman Family History

Stelman 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: Selman, Stellman, Stehman, Steelman, Steiman, Sterman, Seelman

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Where is the Stelman family from?

You can see how Stelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Stelman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stelman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stelman 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 Stelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stelman. 15% of Stelman men worked as a New Worker and 20% of Stelman women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stelman were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Stelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stelman 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Stelman. 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 217 military records available for the last name Stelman. For the veterans among your Stelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stelman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Stelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stelman in 1948 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stelman 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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