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Stecklein Name Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Stecho.

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


Similar surnames: Wicklein, Sterken, Siefken, Uehlein, Stenglein, Stickler, Stocklin

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Where is the Stecklein family from?

You can see how Stecklein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stecklein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stecklein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Stecklein families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stecklein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stecklein families in 1880.
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What did your Stecklein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stecklein. 35% of Stecklein men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Stecklein women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stecklein were Butcher and Machine 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stecklein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stecklein 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Stecklein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 278 military records available for the last name Stecklein. For the veterans among your Stecklein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stecklein lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stecklein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stecklein in 1952 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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