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Stelse Family History

Stelse 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: Stelle, Stella, Selle, Stell, Stelly, Sterle, Steele, Seele, Stile

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Where is the Stelse family from?

You can see how Stelse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stelse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stelse families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stelse's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stelse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stelse 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 Stelse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stelse. 100% of Stelse women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Stelse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Stelse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stelse 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Stelse. 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 82 military records available for the last name Stelse. For the veterans among your Stelse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stelse lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stelse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Stelse in 1961 was 61, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stelse 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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