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Stossell Family History

Stossell 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: Stossel, Tassell, Rossell, Stowell, Stoessel, Stansell, Oswell

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Where is the Stossell family from?

You can see how Stossell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stossell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stossell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Stossell family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stossell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Stossell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stossell 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 60 census records available for the last name Stossell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stossell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Stossell. 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 34 military records available for the last name Stossell. For the veterans among your Stossell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stossell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Stossell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stossell in 1975 was 86, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stossell 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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