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Staehling Family History

Staehling 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: Stehling, Stelling, Sterling, Starling, Stehlin, Stalling, Teeling

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Where is the Staehling family from?

You can see how Staehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staehling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Staehling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Staehling families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Staehling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Staehling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staehling 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 Staehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staehling. 50% of Staehling men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Staehling women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Staehling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Staehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staehling 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Staehling. 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 119 military records available for the last name Staehling. For the veterans among your Staehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staehling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Staehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Staehling in 1954 was 37, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staehling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staehling 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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