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Stampfl Name Meaning

South German (Bavaria and Austria): metonymic occupational name for someone who worked at a crushing mill from a diminutive of Middle High German stampf ‘pestle crusher crushing mill’. In some instances it may have been applied as a nickname for a small fat person. Slovenian (Štampfl): of German origin (see 1 above). See also Stampfel .

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


Similar surnames: Stampfli, Stapel, Stempel, Stumpf, Stamp, Stamper, Stamps, Stapf

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Where is the Stampfl family from?

You can see how Stampfl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stampfl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stampfl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Stampfl family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Stampfl's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Stampfl families in 1880.
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What did your Stampfl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stampfl. 28% of Stampfl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stampfl women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    28%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Knitter
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Stampfl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stampfl 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Stampfl. 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 667 military records available for the last name Stampfl. For the veterans among your Stampfl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stampfl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stampfl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stampfl in 1961 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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