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Stoelke Family History

Stoelke 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: Toelke, Stoke, Stokke, Stoebe, Oelke, Steele, Toelle, Stelle, Storlie

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Where is the Stoelke family from?

You can see how Stoelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoelke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoelke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Stoelke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoelke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stoelke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoelke 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 Stoelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoelke. 100% of Stoelke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Stoelke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Stoelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoelke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Stoelke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Stoelke. For the veterans among your Stoelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoelke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Stoelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stoelke in 1970 was 67, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoelke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoelke 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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