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Stankle Family History

Stankle 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: Stanke, Shankle, Stangle, Stanley, Staple, Sprankle, Stanko, Starke

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Where is the Stankle family from?

You can see how Stankle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stankle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stankle family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stankle's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Stankle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stankle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stankle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stankle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Stankle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stankle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Stankle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Stankle. For the veterans among your Stankle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stankle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Stankle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stankle in 1971 was 94, and 95 in 2000.

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