History of your Surname
Get access to Stamler family records.Start a free trial

Stamler Family History

Stamler Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a stammerer Yiddish shtamler. German: variant of Stammler; see 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Stamer, Starker, Stadler, Strahler, Stauber, Stember, Stiller, Shaler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Stamler family from?

You can see how Stamler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stamler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Stamler families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Stamler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stamler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stamler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stamler. 15% of Stamler men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Stamler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stamler were Clerk and Owner. .

View Census Data for Stamler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Typist
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Owner
    19%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Stamler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stamler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Stamler

Passenger Lists

There are 783 immigration records available for the last name Stamler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Stamler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 573 military records available for the last name Stamler. For the veterans among your Stamler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Stamler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Stamler family history

Discover More

What is the average Stamler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stamler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Stamler in 1949 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stamler

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stamler family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Stamler last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial