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Stachelski Family History

Stachelski Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stachowski, Stachurski, Staszewski, Pacholski, Spychalski

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Where is the Stachelski family from?

You can see how Stachelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stachelski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stachelski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Stachelski families living in New Jersey. This was about 20% of all the recorded Stachelski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Stachelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stachelski 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 Stachelski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stachelski. 43% of Stachelski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stachelski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stachelski were Grinder and Typist. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Grinder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Stachelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stachelski 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Stachelski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 173 military records available for the last name Stachelski. For the veterans among your Stachelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stachelski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stachelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Stachelski in 1955 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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