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Stotler Family History

Stotler Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Stadtler 1 or a nickname from the Low German dialect word stotteln ‘to stammer’.

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


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Where is the Stotler family from?

You can see how Stotler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stotler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stotler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Stotler families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stotler's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Stotler families in 1891.
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What did your Stotler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stotler. 26% of Stotler men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Stotler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stotler were Labor and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Stotler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stotler 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Stotler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stotler. For the veterans among your Stotler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stotler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stotler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Stotler in 1949 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stotler 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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