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Stel Family History

Stel 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: Stiel, Stell, Stefl, Steg, Seel, Stec, Steil, Steel, Stehl, Estel

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Where is the Stel family from?

You can see how Stel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Stel family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Stel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Stel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stel. 30% of Stel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stel women worked as a Presser.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Stel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stel 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Stel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Stel. For the veterans among your Stel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Stel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stel in 1966 was 81, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stel 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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