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Stachelek Family History

Stachelek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stachler, Stachel, Scheler, Stahley, Stahler, Staheli, Stahle

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Where is the Stachelek family from?

You can see how Stachelek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stachelek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stachelek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Stachelek families living in Connecticut. This was about 32% of all the recorded Stachelek's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Stachelek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stachelek 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 Stachelek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stachelek. 36% of Stachelek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stachelek women worked as a Housework.

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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
    36%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Assembler
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Stachelek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Stachelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stachelek 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Stachelek. 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 145 military records available for the last name Stachelek. For the veterans among your Stachelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stachelek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stachelek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stachelek in 1958 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stachelek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stachelek 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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