This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Stendal family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Stendal Family History

Stendal 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: Stendahl, Sandal, Stencel, Stender, Stenzel, Stengel, Steidel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Stendal family from?

You can see how Stendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stendal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stendal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Stendal families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Stendal's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Stendal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stendal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Stendal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stendal. 50% of Stendal men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Stendal | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Diner
    50%

What Stendal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Stendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stendal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Stendal

Passenger Lists

There are 514 immigration records available for the last name Stendal. 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.

View all Stendal immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Stendal. For the veterans among your Stendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Stendal military records

You've only scratched the surface of Stendal family history

Discover More

What is the average Stendal lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stendal in 1958 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stendal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stendal 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stendal family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial