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Stieler Family History

Stieler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stühler (see Stuhler).

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


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Where is the Stieler family from?

You can see how Stieler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stieler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stieler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stieler family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stieler's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Stieler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stieler 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 Stieler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stieler. 21% of Stieler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Stieler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stieler were Proprietor and Owner.

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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
    21%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Owner
    17%

What Stieler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stieler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stieler 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Stieler. 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 Stieler. For the veterans among your Stieler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stieler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stieler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stieler in 1955 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stieler 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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