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Stols Family History

Stols 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: Stoss, Stoll, Stolz, Stolp, Stoos, Stolt, Stohs, Stolk, Stone, Sol

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Where is the Stols family from?

You can see how Stols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stols family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stols family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Stols's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Stols families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stols surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Stols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stols 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Stols. 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 78 military records available for the last name Stols. For the veterans among your Stols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stols lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Stols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stols in 1969 was 82, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stols 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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