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Stoessel Family History

Stoessel Surname Meaning

German (Stössel): metonymic occupational name for someone who used a pestle

an apothecary or spicer

from Middle High German stœzel ‘pestle’.

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


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You can see how Stoessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoessel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoessel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Stoessel families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Stoessel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stoessel families in 1891.
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What did your Stoessel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stoessel. 100% of Stoessel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoessel 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Stoessel. 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 531 military records available for the last name Stoessel. For the veterans among your Stoessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoessel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stoessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stoessel in 1951 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoessel 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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