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Stehel Family History

Stehel 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: Steel, Stehl, Siegel, Steen, Steven, Steer, Stiel, Stell, Steckel

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Where is the Stehel family from?

You can see how Stehel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stehel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stehel family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stehel's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Stehel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stehel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Stehel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stehel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Stehel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Stehel. For the veterans among your Stehel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stehel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1996, in the United States, Stehel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stehel in 1946 was 46, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stehel 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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