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Stahelin Family History

Stahelin 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: Staheli, Schelin, Sahlin, Stehlin, Thelin, Starlin, Stein, Helin

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Where is the Stahelin family from?

You can see how Stahelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahelin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stahelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Stahelin families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Stahelin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stahelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stahelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stahelin. 100% of Stahelin 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Stahelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahelin 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Stahelin. 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 70 military records available for the last name Stahelin. For the veterans among your Stahelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahelin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Stahelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stahelin in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2001.

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