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Stadler Family History

Stadler Surname Meaning

German: from a derivative of Middle High German stadel ‘barn granary storage building’ hence a topographic name for someone who lived near a barn or granary or an occupational name for an official who was responsible for receiving tithes into the manorial storehouse. This surname is also occasionally borne by Ashkenazic Jews.

It is also found in Hungary, France (Alsace and Lorraine), Poland, Czechia, and Slovenia (see also 3 below). German: habitational name for someone from Stadl or Stadel (Germany, Switzerland, Austria).

Czech (Štádler, also Štadler); Slovak, Slovenian and Croatian (Štadler): of German origin (see 1 above).

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


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You can see how Stadler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stadler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stadler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Stadler families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Stadler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stadler families in 1891.
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What did your Stadler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stadler. 78% of Stadler 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
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Stadler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stadler 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Stadler. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Stadler. For the veterans among your Stadler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stadler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Stadler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stadler in 1943 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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