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Steltner Family History

Steltner 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: Stelzner, Stelter, Stettner, Stiltner, Steiner, Stenner, Stebner

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Where is the Steltner family from?

You can see how Steltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steltner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steltner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Steltner families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Steltner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Steltner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steltner 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 Steltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steltner. 50% of Steltner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Steltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Steltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steltner 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Steltner. 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 98 military records available for the last name Steltner. For the veterans among your Steltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steltner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Steltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Steltner in 1962 was 65, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steltner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steltner 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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