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Stoltje Family History

Stoltje 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: Stolte, Stoltz, Stolt, Stolpe, Stolle, Stolze, Stoute, Stone, Stowe

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Where is the Stoltje family from?

You can see how Stoltje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoltje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stoltje family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoltje's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Stoltje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoltje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stoltje ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Stoltje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoltje 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 Stoltje. 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 7 military records available for the last name Stoltje. For the veterans among your Stoltje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoltje lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Stoltje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stoltje in 1969 was 63, and 96 in 1996.

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