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Staerkel Name Meaning

South German (Stärkel): see Starkel .

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


Similar surnames: Sterkel, Starkel, Steckel, Sterken, Starker, Starke, Starkey

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Where is the Staerkel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staerkel 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 Staerkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staerkel. 100% of Staerkel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Staerkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staerkel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Staerkel. 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 34 military records available for the last name Staerkel. For the veterans among your Staerkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staerkel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Staerkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Staerkel in 1963 was 58, and 104 in 2004.

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