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Staehely Family History

Staehely 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, Staebell, Stavely, Stachel, Steely, Staehle, Stahly, Stanley

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Where is the Staehely family from?

You can see how Staehely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staehely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Staehely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Staehely families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Staehely's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Staehely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staehely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staehely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staehely. 60% of Staehely 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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What Staehely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Staehely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staehely 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Staehely. 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 14 military records available for the last name Staehely. For the veterans among your Staehely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staehely lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Staehely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Staehely in 1966 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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