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Startzel Family History

Startzel 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: Swartzel, Startz, Stanzel, Stetzel, Stritzel, Stoetzel, Statzer

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Where is the Startzel family from?

You can see how Startzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Startzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Startzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Startzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Startzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Startzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Startzel 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 Startzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Startzel. 40% of Startzel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Startzel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Startzel were Engineer and House Wife.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Engineer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Startzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Startzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Startzel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Startzel. 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 259 military records available for the last name Startzel. For the veterans among your Startzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Startzel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Startzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Startzel in 1947 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Startzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Startzel 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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