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Stele Family History

Stele 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: Stell, Sterle, Steele, Stelle, Seele, Stile, Steve, Stene, Stehle

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Where is the Stele family from?

You can see how Stele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stele families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stele's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stele 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 Stele ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stele. 100% of Stele women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stele 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Stele. 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 431 military records available for the last name Stele. For the veterans among your Stele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stele lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Stele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stele in 1964 was 66, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stele 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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