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Stemle Family History

Stemle 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: Sterle, Steele, Stelle, Steimle, Stemple, Stehle, Stemler, Temple

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Where is the Stemle family from?

You can see how Stemle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stemle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stemle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Stemle families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stemle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stemle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stemle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stemle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stemle. 60% of Stemle men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Stemle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Stemle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stemle 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Stemle. 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 63 military records available for the last name Stemle. For the veterans among your Stemle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stemle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Stemle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stemle in 1961 was 59, and 66 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stemle 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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