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Stichel Family History

Stichel 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: Stickel, Sichel, Stachel, Michel, Sickel, Stiel, Steckel, Stich

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Where is the Stichel family from?

You can see how Stichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stichel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stichel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Stichel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stichel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stichel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stichel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stichel. 48% of Stichel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stichel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stichel were Station Attendant and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Station Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Stichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Stichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stichel 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Stichel. 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 350 military records available for the last name Stichel. For the veterans among your Stichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stichel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Stichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Stichel in 1948 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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