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Stiehl Family History

Stiehl Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for someone who made tool handles from Middle High German stil ‘stalk handle’. See Stiel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stiehl family from?

You can see how Stiehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiehl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stiehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Stiehl families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiehl's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stiehl families in 1841.
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What did your Stiehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiehl. 27% of Stiehl men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Stiehl women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stiehl were Proprietor and Office Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Housewife
    37%
  • Office Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stiehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiehl 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Stiehl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stiehl. For the veterans among your Stiehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiehl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stiehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stiehl in 1962 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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