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Stolte Family History

Stolte Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Middle Low German stolt ‘proud stately; good-looking’.

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


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Where is the Stolte family from?

You can see how Stolte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stolte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stolte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Stolte families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Stolte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stolte families in 1891.
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What did your Stolte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stolte. 100% of Stolte 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Stolte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stolte 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stolte. 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 Stolte. For the veterans among your Stolte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stolte lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Stolte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stolte in 1941 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stolte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stolte 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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