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Stoldt Family History

Stoldt Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Stolte.

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


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Where is the Stoldt family from?

You can see how Stoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stoldt family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoldt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Stoldt families in 1891.
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What did your Stoldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoldt. 37% of Stoldt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Stoldt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoldt were Foreman and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Stoldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoldt 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Stoldt. 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 609 military records available for the last name Stoldt. For the veterans among your Stoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoldt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Stoldt in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoldt 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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