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Stunkel Family History

Stunkel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stuenkel.

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


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Where is the Stunkel family from?

You can see how Stunkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stunkel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stunkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Stunkel families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Stunkel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stunkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stunkel 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 Stunkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stunkel. 42% of Stunkel men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Stunkel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stunkel were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Stunkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stunkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stunkel 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Stunkel. 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 535 military records available for the last name Stunkel. For the veterans among your Stunkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stunkel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stunkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Stunkel in 1955 was 31, and 96 in 2004.

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