Stole History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Stole

What does the name Stole mean?

The Stole surname comes from the Middle High German/Middle Low German word "stolle," meaning a "support" or "frame." As such, the name may have been an occupational name for a carpenter, or perhaps a nickname for a rigid person.

Early Origins of the Stole family

The surname Stole was first found in Switzerland, in the canton of Zurich, where the name Stolle was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches in Bavaria, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Stole family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stole research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1614, 1675, 1725, 1729, 1730 and 1788 are included under the topic Early Stole History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stole Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stolle, Stol, Stoller, Stole, Stohl, Stolhe and many more.

Early Notables of the Stole family

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Stole migration to the United States +

Stole Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Stole, who arrived in New England in 1757 1

Stole migration to Australia +

Stole Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Stole, a carpenter, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) sometime between 1825 and 1832
Elizabeth Stole, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lalla Rookh" in 1840 2
Mary Ann Stole, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lalla Rookh" in 1840 2

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) LALA ROOKH 1840. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1840LallaRookh.htm