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Stegler Family History

Stegler 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: Steger, Segler, Stiegler, Stepler, Stetler, Stemler, Stigler, Steller

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Where is the Stegler family from?

You can see how Stegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stegler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stegler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stegler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stegler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stegler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stegler 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 Stegler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stegler. 50% of Stegler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stegler women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Stegler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Stegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stegler 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Stegler. 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 67 military records available for the last name Stegler. For the veterans among your Stegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stegler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Stegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stegler in 1966 was 64, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stegler 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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