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Stobel Family History

Stobel 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: Sobel, Stober, Strobel, Stoel, Stone, Stowe, Nobel, Storer, Knobel

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Where is the Stobel family from?

You can see how Stobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stobel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stobel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Stobel families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stobel's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Stobel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stobel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Stobel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

What Stobel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Stobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stobel 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Stobel. 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 114 military records available for the last name Stobel. For the veterans among your Stobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stobel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Stobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Stobel in 1968 was 85, and 32 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stobel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stobel 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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