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Stahn Family History

Stahn 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: Stahr, Spahn, Stan, Stahl, Stain, Swahn, Starn, Tan, Stein, Shan

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Where is the Stahn family from?

You can see how Stahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stahn family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stahn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stahn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stahn. 22% of Stahn men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Stahn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stahn were Farm Operator and Waitress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahn 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Stahn. 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 Stahn. For the veterans among your Stahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stahn in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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