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Stunkle Family History

Stunkle 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: Tinkle, Stanke, Shankle, Stangle, Runkle, Kunkle, Stickle, Stengle

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Where is the Stunkle family from?

You can see how Stunkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stunkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stunkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Stunkle families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Stunkle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Stunkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stunkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stunkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stunkle. 50% of Stunkle men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Stunkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stunkle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Stunkle. 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 38 military records available for the last name Stunkle. For the veterans among your Stunkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stunkle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Stunkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stunkle in 1960 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

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