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Stegel Family History

Stegel 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: Siegel, Steger, Segel, Stengel, Steel, Stegen, Stege, Steen, Steven

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Where is the Stegel family from?

You can see how Stegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stegel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Stegel families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stegel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stegel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stegel 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 254 census records available for the last name Stegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stegel 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Stegel. 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 92 military records available for the last name Stegel. For the veterans among your Stegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stegel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Stegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stegel in 1967 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stegel 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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