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Stolla Family History

Stolla 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: Stella, Stoll, Stollar, Stolle, Stolba, Toll, Still, Molla, Bolla

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Where is the Stolla family from?

You can see how Stolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stolla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stolla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Stolla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Stolla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stolla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stolla 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 Stolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stolla. 100% of Stolla men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Stolla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Stolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stolla 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Stolla. 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 74 military records available for the last name Stolla. For the veterans among your Stolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stolla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Stolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stolla in 1957 was 33, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stolla 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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