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Staehli Family History

Staehli Name 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: Staehle, Sahli, Staheli, Stahle, Stiehl, Stahl, Stehlik, Stehlin

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Where is the Staehli family from?

You can see how Staehli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staehli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Staehli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Staehli family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Staehli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Staehli families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staehli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staehli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staehli. 72% of Staehli men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Staehli women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Staehli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staehli 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Staehli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Staehli. For the veterans among your Staehli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staehli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Staehli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Staehli in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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