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Stanel Family History

Stanel 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: Spanel, Stapel, Stanzel, Stanek, Stadel, Stansel, Stancel, Stangel

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Where is the Stanel family from?

You can see how Stanel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stanel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stanel families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Stanel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Stanel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stanel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stanel. 50% of Stanel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Stanel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanel 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Stanel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Stanel. For the veterans among your Stanel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Stanel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stanel in 1959 was 60, and 81 in 2002.

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