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Stekl Family History

Stekl 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, Stein, Saeki, Stella, Sell, Tell

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Where is the Stekl family from?

You can see how Stekl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stekl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Stekl families living in South Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stekl's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Stekl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stekl 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 Stekl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stekl. 42% of Stekl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stekl women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Part Owner
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Stekl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Stekl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stekl 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Stekl. 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 59 military records available for the last name Stekl. For the veterans among your Stekl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stekl lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Stekl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stekl in 1957 was 54, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stekl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stekl 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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