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Stetler Family History

Stetler Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Stettler.

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


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Where is the Stetler family from?

You can see how Stetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stetler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stetler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Stetler families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stetler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Stetler families in 1891.
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What did your Stetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stetler. 15% of Stetler men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Stetler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stetler were Truck Driver and Typist.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Typist
    8%

What Stetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Stetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stetler 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Stetler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stetler. For the veterans among your Stetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stetler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stetler in 1956 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stetler 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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