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Stiegel Family History

Stiegel 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: Siegel, Stiefel, Spiegel, Striegel, Stiebel, Riegel, Stiel, Fiegel

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Where is the Stiegel family from?

You can see how Stiegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stiegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Stiegel families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Stiegel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stiegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiegel 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 Stiegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiegel. 56% of Stiegel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stiegel women worked as an Operator.

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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
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Stiegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Stiegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiegel 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Stiegel. 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 245 military records available for the last name Stiegel. For the veterans among your Stiegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiegel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stiegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stiegel in 1961 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stiegel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiegel 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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