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Stangl Family History

Stangl Surname Meaning

Austrian German: diminutive of Stang. In part this is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar). The surname Stangl is also found in Czechia and Hungary. See also 2 below.

Czech Croatian and Slovenian (Štangl): of Austrian German origin (see 1 above). Compare Stangel.

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


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Where is the Stangl family from?

You can see how Stangl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stangl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stangl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Stangl families living in Iowa. This was about 37% of all the recorded Stangl's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Stangl families in 1880.
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What did your Stangl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stangl. 24% of Stangl men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Stangl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stangl were Bartender and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stangl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stangl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stangl. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Stangl. For the veterans among your Stangl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stangl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stangl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stangl in 1954 was 47, and 65 in 2004.

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