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Stedl Family History

Stedl 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: Stell, Stefl, Steil, Steel, Stehl, Steidl, Stein, Stella, Seda, Sell

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Where is the Stedl family from?

You can see how Stedl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stedl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stedl family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Stedl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stedl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stedl 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 Stedl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stedl. 37% of Stedl men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Painter
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    19%

What Stedl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Stedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stedl 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Stedl. 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 33 military records available for the last name Stedl. For the veterans among your Stedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stedl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Stedl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stedl in 1973 was 80, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stedl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stedl 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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