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Steller Name Meaning

German:: variant of Stiller . habitational name for someone from any of the places called Stelle. occupational name from Early New High German stel(le) ‘trap’ for a trapper or trap maker.

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


Similar surnames: Stemler, Stiller, Speller, Stuller, Seller, Teller, Stelter, Selmer

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Where is the Steller family from?

You can see how Steller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Steller families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Steller's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Steller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pattisier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steller. 100% of Steller men worked as a Pattisier and 100% of Steller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pattisier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Steller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steller 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Steller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steller. For the veterans among your Steller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Steller in 1962 was 83, and 69 in 2004.

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