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Stolling Family History

Stolling 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: Stelling, Stollings, Stilling, Stalling, Bolling, Rolling, Stillings

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Where is the Stolling family from?

You can see how Stolling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stolling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stolling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Stolling families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stolling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stolling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stolling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stolling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stolling. 25% of Stolling men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farmer Labor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Stolling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Stolling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stolling 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Stolling. 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 66 military records available for the last name Stolling. For the veterans among your Stolling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stolling lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Stolling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stolling in 1972 was 60, and 83 in 2001.

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