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Stanelle Family History

Stanelle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stelle, Stansell, Janelle, Staehle, Stangle, Standlee, Schnelle

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Where is the Stanelle family from?

You can see how Stanelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stanelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Stanelle families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Stanelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Stanelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stanelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanelle. 54% of Stanelle men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stanelle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanelle were Laborer and Spinner.

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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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Spinner
    34%

What Stanelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Stanelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanelle 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Stanelle. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Stanelle. For the veterans among your Stanelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stanelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Stanelle in 1963 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanelle 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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