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Stahle Family History

Stahle Name Meaning

German (Stähle): variant of Stahl Swedish (Ståhle): variant of Ståhl (see Stahl ).

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


Similar surnames: Stehle, Stahler, Staple, Stahl, Stahley, Staehle, Dahle, Strahle

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Where is the Stahle family from?

You can see how Stahle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stahle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Stahle families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Stahle's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stahle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stahle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stahle. 15% of Stahle men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Stahle women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stahle were Salesman and House Wife. .

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • House Wife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stahle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahle 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Stahle. 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 Stahle. For the veterans among your Stahle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stahle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stahle in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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