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Stolze Name Meaning

German: variant of Stolz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stolz, Stolpe, Stolle, Stoltz, Strole, Stulz, Stobbe, Stille, Stolper

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Where is the Stolze family from?

You can see how Stolze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stolze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stolze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Stolze families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Stolze's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stolze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stolze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stolze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stolze. 15% of Stolze men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Stolze women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stolze were Operator and Stenographer. .

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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
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Office Work
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stolze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stolze 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stolze. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Stolze. For the veterans among your Stolze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stolze lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stolze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stolze in 1953 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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