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Stelts Family History

Stelts 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: Steltz, Spelts, Stults, Stilts, Stella, Stentz, Stell, Stelly, Shilts

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Where is the Stelts family from?

You can see how Stelts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stelts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stelts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Stelts families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Stelts's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stelts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stelts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stelts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stelts. 43% of Stelts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stelts women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Stelts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Stelts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stelts 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Stelts. 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 182 military records available for the last name Stelts. For the veterans among your Stelts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stelts lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stelts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stelts in 1953 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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