| ![Show Contents]() Stol History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of StolWhat does the name Stol mean? The Stol 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 Stol familyThe surname Stol 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 Stol familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stol research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1614, 1675, 1725, 1729, 1730 and 1788 are included under the topic Early Stol History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stol Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Stolle, Stol, Stoller, Stole, Stohl, Stolhe and many more. Early Notables of the Stol familyNotables of the time with the surname Stol were - Philipp Stolle (1614-1675), a German composer, tenor and theorbo player of the Baroque era
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Stol Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Jacob Jansen Stol, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1630 1
- Jacob Jansen Stol, who arrived in New York in 1630
- Jacob Jansz Stol, who arrived in New York in 1645 1
- Willem J. Stol, who sailed to New York in 1650
- Willem Jansz Stol, who landed in New York in 1650 1
Stol Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Johannes Stol, who landed in New York in 1709 1
- Johonos Stol, aged 35, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1740 1
Stol Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- M. Stol, who arrived in Mississippi in 1903
- 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)
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