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Stahlin Family History

Stahlin Surname 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: Sahlin, Stehlin, Starlin, Ahlin, Starin, Salin, Sahli, Stahley

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Where is the Stahlin family from?

You can see how Stahlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stahlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Stahlin families living in Missouri. This was about 59% of all the recorded Stahlin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Stahlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stahlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stahlin. 34% of Stahlin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stahlin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Engineer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Stahlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Stahlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahlin 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Stahlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 178 military records available for the last name Stahlin. For the veterans among your Stahlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Stahlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stahlin in 1965 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stahlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stahlin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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