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Stoelker Family History

Stoelker 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: Stoecker, Strecker, Stoker, Stoller, Stalker, Stocker, Stolper

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Where is the Stoelker family from?

You can see how Stoelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoelker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoelker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Stoelker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Stoelker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stoelker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoelker 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 Stoelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoelker. 100% of Stoelker women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Stoelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Stoelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoelker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Stoelker. 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 86 military records available for the last name Stoelker. For the veterans among your Stoelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoelker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Stoelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stoelker in 1969 was 40, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoelker 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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