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Stuhler Surname Meaning

German (also Stühler): occupational name for a chair maker from an agent derivative of Middle High German stuol ‘chair’.

Alternatively, it can be a topographic name for someone who lived in a place known as a Stuhl.

This is derived from the same word but in the transferred sense ‘area of raised land’.

The name reflects both trade and geographical features associated with the profession or the location.

Thus, the name encapsulates aspects of craftsmanship and natural landscape in its meaning.

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


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Where is the Stuhler family from?

You can see how Stuhler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stuhler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stuhler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stuhler family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Stuhler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Stuhler families in 1840.
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What did your Stuhler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stuhler. 100% of Stuhler women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stuhler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stuhler 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Stuhler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stuhler. For the veterans among your Stuhler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stuhler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stuhler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Stuhler in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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