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Stahlecker Family History

Stahlecker Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Stahleck or Stahlegg.

The first part is derived from Old High German stal ‘seat place’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stahlecker family from?

You can see how Stahlecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahlecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stahlecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Stahlecker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stahlecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stahlecker families in 1891.
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What did your Stahlecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stahlecker. 55% of Stahlecker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stahlecker women worked as a House Work.

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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
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • School Teacher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Stahlecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stahlecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahlecker 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Stahlecker. 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 293 military records available for the last name Stahlecker. For the veterans among your Stahlecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahlecker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stahlecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stahlecker in 1954 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stahlecker 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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