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Stahlsmith Family History

Stahlsmith 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: Stallsmith, Blacksmith, Shoesmith, Highsmith, Naismith, Stahlhut

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Where is the Stahlsmith family from?

You can see how Stahlsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahlsmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stahlsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Stahlsmith families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Stahlsmith's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Stahlsmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahlsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stahlsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stahlsmith. 100% of Stahlsmith women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Stahlsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahlsmith 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Stahlsmith. 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 10 military records available for the last name Stahlsmith. For the veterans among your Stahlsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahlsmith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stahlsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stahlsmith in 1964 was 74, and 58 in 2003.

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