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Stebler Family History

Stebler Surname Meaning

French (Lorraine and Alsace): altered form of German Stäbler (see Stabler ); compare 2 below and Stepler.

Americanized form of German Stäbler (see Stabler).

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


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Where is the Stebler family from?

You can see how Stebler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stebler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stebler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stebler family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stebler's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Stebler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stebler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stebler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stebler. 25% of Stebler men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Stebler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stebler were Electrician and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stebler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stebler 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Stebler. 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 243 military records available for the last name Stebler. For the veterans among your Stebler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stebler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stebler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stebler in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stebler 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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