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Stierle Family History

Stierle Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): diminutive of Stier.

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


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Where is the Stierle family from?

You can see how Stierle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stierle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stierle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stierle family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stierle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stierle families in 1891.
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What did your Stierle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stierle. 20% of Stierle men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Stierle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stierle were Carpenter and Sales Girl.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Sales Girl
    20%

What Stierle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stierle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stierle 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Stierle. 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 493 military records available for the last name Stierle. For the veterans among your Stierle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stierle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stierle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stierle in 1963 was 73, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stierle 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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