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Stelmaszek Family History

Stelmaszek 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: Stelmack, Stellmacher, Stegmaier, Stelmach, Stelzer, Tomasek

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Where is the Stelmaszek family from?

You can see how Stelmaszek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stelmaszek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Stelmaszek families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Stelmaszek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stelmaszek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stelmaszek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stelmaszek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stelmaszek. 78% of Stelmaszek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Hooker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Stelmaszek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stelmaszek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Stelmaszek. 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 65 military records available for the last name Stelmaszek. For the veterans among your Stelmaszek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stelmaszek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stelmaszek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stelmaszek in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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