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Steller Family History

Steller Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Stiller. habitational name for someone from any of the places called Stelle.

Occupational name from Early New High German stel(le) ‘trap’ for a trapper or trap maker.

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


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Where is the Steller family from?

You can see how Steller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Steller families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Steller's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steller 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 Steller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steller. 21% of Steller men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Steller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steller were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%

What Steller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Steller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steller 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Steller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steller. For the veterans among your Steller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Steller in 1962 was 83, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steller 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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