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Stepler Family History

Stepler Surname Meaning

French (Lorraine): probably an altered form of German Stäbler (see Stabler ); compare 2 below and Stebler.

Americanized form of German Steppler (probably a variant of Stepper) or Stäbler (see Stabler ) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Stepler family from?

You can see how Stepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stepler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Stepler families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Stepler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stepler families in 1911.
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What did your Stepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Stepler. 100% of Stepler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stepler women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Spinner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepler 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Stepler. 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 278 military records available for the last name Stepler. For the veterans among your Stepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Stepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stepler in 1957 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepler 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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