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Mapstone Family History

Mapstone Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Gloucester): habitational name from Mapstone in Lustleigh (Devon). The placename may derive from the Old English personal name Mætta + Old English panne-stān ‘pan-shaped stone’.

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


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Where is the Mapstone family from?

You can see how Mapstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mapstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Mapstone families living in Somerset. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mapstone's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Mapstone families in 1891.
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What did your Mapstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mapstone. 35% of Mapstone men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Mapstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mapstone were Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    35%
  • Dairy Farmer
    31%
  • Gas Fitter
    9%
  • Colliery Hewer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mapstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapstone 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Mapstone. 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 440 military records available for the last name Mapstone. For the veterans among your Mapstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapstone lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mapstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mapstone in 1959 was 33, and 89 in 2004.

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