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Stefl Name Meaning

Czech (Štefl): from the South German personal name Steffl or its rare variant Stefl (see 2 below). South German: rare variant of Steffl .

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


Similar surnames: Steff, Steffl, Stech, Stief, Stein, Steel, Stell, Steve, Steffel

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Where is the Stefl family from?

You can see how Stefl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stefl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Stefl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stefl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stefl families in 1880.
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What did your Stefl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stefl. 33% of Stefl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stefl women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Coal Loader
    23%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Stefl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefl 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Stefl. 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 347 military records available for the last name Stefl. For the veterans among your Stefl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stefl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stefl in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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