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Stachler Family History

Stachler Name Meaning

German: derivative of Middle High German stachel ‘sting bristle’ either a variant of Stecher in any of its many senses or a nickname for an aggressive person.

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


Similar surnames: Stahler, Strahler, Stickler, Steckler, Stabler, Stadler, Stuhler

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Where is the Stachler family from?

You can see how Stachler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stachler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stachler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Stachler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Stachler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stachler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stachler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stachler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stachler. 36% of Stachler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stachler women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Common Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Stachler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stachler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stachler 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Stachler. 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 110 military records available for the last name Stachler. For the veterans among your Stachler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stachler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stachler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stachler in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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