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Stul Family History

Stul 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: Saul, Stull, Stuhl, Stum, Stulz, Stup, Paul, Sun, Sol, Su

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Where is the Stul family from?

You can see how Stul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Stul families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Stul's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stul. 31% of Stul men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stul women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stul were Watchman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Watchman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stul 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Stul. 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 538 military records available for the last name Stul. For the veterans among your Stul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stul lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Stul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stul in 1978 was 84, and 87 in 2001.

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