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Stachel Family History

Stachel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Stach 2 coincidentally having the same form as a word meaning ‘bristle’.

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


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Where is the Stachel family from?

You can see how Stachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stachel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stachel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stachel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stachel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stachel families in 1891.
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What did your Stachel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stachel. 25% of Stachel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stachel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stachel were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stachel 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Stachel. 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 645 military records available for the last name Stachel. For the veterans among your Stachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stachel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stachel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Stachel in 1962 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stachel 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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