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Staehl Family History

Staehl 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: Stiehl, Stahl, Staehle, Strehl, Stehl, Strahl, Stiel, Stell, Stoehr

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Where is the Staehl family from?

You can see how Staehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staehl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Staehl family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Staehl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Staehl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staehl 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 43 census records available for the last name Staehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staehl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Staehl. 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 19 military records available for the last name Staehl. For the veterans among your Staehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staehl lifespan?

Average Staehl life expectancy in 1977 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staehl 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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