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Stapelton Family History

Stapelton Surname Meaning

see Stapleton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stapelton family from?

You can see how Stapelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stapelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Stapelton families living in Surrey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stapelton's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Stapelton families in 1891.
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What did your Stapelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stapelton. 26% of Stapelton men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Stapelton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stapelton were Manager and Telephone Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Telephone Operator
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stapelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapelton 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Stapelton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Stapelton. For the veterans among your Stapelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stapelton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Stapelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Stapelton in 1961 was 48, and 64 in 2003.

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