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Stelljes Family History

Stelljes Surname Meaning

North German and East Frisian: patronymic probably from a Frisian-Low German pet form of Stallo, an Old German personal name.

(cognate with Old High German stallo ‘companion’).

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


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Where is the Stelljes family from?

You can see how Stelljes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stelljes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stelljes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Stelljes families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Stelljes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Stelljes families in 1880.
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What did your Stelljes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stelljes. 20% of Stelljes men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stelljes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stelljes were Electrician and Saleswoman.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stelljes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stelljes 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Stelljes. 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 475 military records available for the last name Stelljes. For the veterans among your Stelljes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stelljes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Stelljes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stelljes in 1947 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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