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Stolberg Family History

Stolberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so called. The name also occurs in Sweden where it probably originates from Germany.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): Yiddishized form of Stahlberg compare Yiddish shtolbarg ‘steel mountain’.

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


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Where is the Stolberg family from?

You can see how Stolberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stolberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stolberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Stolberg families living in Suffolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stolberg's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Stolberg families in 1891.
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What did your Stolberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stolberg. 100% of Stolberg men worked as a General Merchant and 100% of Stolberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stolberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stolberg 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Stolberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stolberg. For the veterans among your Stolberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stolberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stolberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stolberg in 1956 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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