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Stanzel Family History

Stanzel Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened pet form of the Slavic personal name Stanislav.

from a pet form of the personal name Constantinus (see Constantine).

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


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Where is the Stanzel family from?

You can see how Stanzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stanzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Stanzel families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Stanzel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stanzel families in 1880.
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What did your Stanzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanzel. 34% of Stanzel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Stanzel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanzel were Manager and Hair Dresser.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Hair Dresser
    40%

What Stanzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stanzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanzel 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Stanzel. 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 259 military records available for the last name Stanzel. For the veterans among your Stanzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanzel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stanzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stanzel in 1961 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanzel 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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