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Stoel Family History

Stoel Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Stohl.

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


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Where is the Stoel family from?

You can see how Stoel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Stoel families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Stoel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stoel families in 1891.
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What did your Stoel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoel. 26% of Stoel men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Stoel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoel were General Work and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • General Work
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Stoel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stoel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoel 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Stoel. 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 409 military records available for the last name Stoel. For the veterans among your Stoel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stoel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stoel in 1965 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoel 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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