Steckler Family History

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Steckler Name Meaning

North German: nickname for a person known for making snide remarks, from Middle Low German stekeln, compare Steckel 1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a glass worker or glazier, from Russian steklo ‘glass’ + the Yiddish agent suffix -er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Seckler, Stickler, Steckel, Sheckler, Meckler, Strecker, Spickler

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Steckler Family Origin

Where is the Steckler family from?

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You can see how Steckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Steckler families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Steckler family living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Steckler's in Canada. Ontario and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Steckler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steckler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Steckler Family Occupations

What did your Steckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Steckler. 28% of Steckler men worked as a Laborer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Engineer
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Steckler Historical Records

What Steckler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Steckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Steckler. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Steckler. For the veterans among your Steckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Steckler Life Expectancy

What is the average Steckler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Steckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Steckler in 1955 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steckler

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