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Stangell Family History

Stangell 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: Stansell, Stargell, Stangel, Stancell, Stanger, Sandell, Stanzel

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Where is the Stangell family from?

You can see how Stangell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stangell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stangell family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stangell's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Stangell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stangell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stangell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stangell. 100% of Stangell women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Stangell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Stangell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stangell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Stangell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Stangell. For the veterans among your Stangell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stangell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Stangell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stangell in 1977 was 66, and 84 in 2001.

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