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Sthele Family History

Sthele 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: Steele, Stiel, Stell, Staple, Thelen, Schule, Stoebe, Shell, Schelle

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Where is the Sthele family from?

You can see how Sthele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sthele family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sthele families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 2 Sthele families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sthele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sthele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sthele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sthele ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Sthele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sthele 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sthele. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sthele. For the veterans among your Sthele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sthele lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Sthele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sthele in 1989 was 85, and 94 in 2001.

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