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Stangler Name Meaning

South German: variant of Stanger Czech and Slovenian (Štangler): of German origin (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Spangler, Singler, Stingle, Staiger, Staller, Wangler, Stange, Stangl

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Where is the Stangler family from?

You can see how Stangler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stangler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stangler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stangler family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Stangler's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Stangler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stangler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stangler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stangler. 48% of Stangler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Stangler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stangler were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stangler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stangler 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Stangler. 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 244 military records available for the last name Stangler. For the veterans among your Stangler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stangler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stangler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stangler in 1958 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

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