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Steltz Family History

Steltz Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a disabled person from Middle High German stelze stilt ‘wooden leg’.

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


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Where is the Steltz family from?

You can see how Steltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steltz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Steltz families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Steltz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steltz families in 1911.
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What did your Steltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steltz. 22% of Steltz men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Steltz women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steltz were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Steltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steltz 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Steltz. 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 560 military records available for the last name Steltz. For the veterans among your Steltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steltz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Steltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Steltz in 1957 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steltz 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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