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Stalter Name Meaning

South German: variant of Stalder .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stalzer, Stauter, Staller, Stalder, Stater, Slauter, Salter, Santer

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Where is the Stalter family from?

You can see how Stalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stalter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stalter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Stalter families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stalter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stalter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stalter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stalter. 22% of Stalter men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Stalter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stalter were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Stalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stalter 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Stalter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stalter. For the veterans among your Stalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stalter lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Stalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Stalter in 1945 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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