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Stukel Family History

Stukel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Štukelj and possibly also of its variant Štukl: nickname from archaic štukelj ‘little piece of something’

a loanword from German.

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


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Where is the Stukel family from?

You can see how Stukel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stukel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stukel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Stukel families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Stukel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stukel families in 1880.
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What did your Stukel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stukel. 27% of Stukel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stukel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stukel 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Stukel. 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 228 military records available for the last name Stukel. For the veterans among your Stukel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stukel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stukel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stukel in 1962 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stukel 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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