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Stichler Family History

Stichler 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: Stickler, Stachler, Stichter, Tischler, Pichler, Stuhler, Steckler

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Where is the Stichler family from?

You can see how Stichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stichler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stichler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Stichler families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Stichler's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Stichler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stichler 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 Stichler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stichler. 25% of Stichler men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Stichler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stichler were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Stichler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stichler 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Stichler. 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 741 military records available for the last name Stichler. For the veterans among your Stichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stichler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stichler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stichler in 1964 was 88, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stichler 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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