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Staehr Family History

Staehr 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: Stoehr, Stahr, Stehr, Star, Starr, Steer, Stier, Styer, Stach, Stohr

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Where is the Staehr family from?

You can see how Staehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staehr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Staehr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Staehr families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Staehr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Staehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staehr 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 Staehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staehr. 40% of Staehr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Staehr women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Staehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Staehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staehr 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Staehr. 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 123 military records available for the last name Staehr. For the veterans among your Staehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staehr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Staehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Staehr in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staehr 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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