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Stitzel Name Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Stutz see Stutz

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


Similar surnames: Stetzel, Stitz, Stritzel, Stoetzel, Rittel, Nitzel, Seitzer, Stitely

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Where is the Stitzel family from?

You can see how Stitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stitzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Stitzel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stitzel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stitzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stitzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stitzel. 15% of Stitzel men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Stitzel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stitzel were Truck Driver and Practical Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Practical Nurse
    10%
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What Stitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stitzel 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Stitzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stitzel. For the veterans among your Stitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stitzel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stitzel in 1952 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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