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Stemlar Family History

Stemlar 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: Stemler, Stella, Semler, Stemper, Semar, Stollar, Stolar, Stember

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Where is the Stemlar family from?

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

What did your Stemlar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stemlar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Stemlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stemlar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Stemlar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Stemlar. For the veterans among your Stemlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stemlar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1985, in the United States, Stemlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Stemlar in 1956 was 59, and 60 in 1985.

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