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Stolzer Family History

Stolzer Surname Meaning

German (also Stölzer): nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German stolzen ‘to limp’.

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


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Where is the Stolzer family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stolzer. 35% of Stolzer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Stolzer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stolzer were Electrician and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Stolzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stolzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stolzer 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Stolzer. 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 333 military records available for the last name Stolzer. For the veterans among your Stolzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stolzer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stolzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stolzer in 1951 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stolzer 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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