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Stierwalt Family History

Stierwalt Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Stierwald Stierwaldt a habitational name from a place called Steuerwald near Hildesheim.

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


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Where is the Stierwalt family from?

You can see how Stierwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stierwalt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stierwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Stierwalt families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Stierwalt's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Stierwalt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stierwalt 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 Stierwalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stierwalt. 35% of Stierwalt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Stierwalt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stierwalt were Salesman and Clerical.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%

What Stierwalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stierwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stierwalt 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Stierwalt. 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 477 military records available for the last name Stierwalt. For the veterans among your Stierwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stierwalt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stierwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stierwalt in 1958 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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