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Stapan Family History

Stapan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stepan, Staman, Span, Sagan, Lapan, Taran, Staple, Staal, Shahan

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Where is the Stapan family from?

You can see how Stapan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stapan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Stapan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stapan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stapan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stapan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Stapan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Stapan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Stapan. 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 48 military records available for the last name Stapan. For the veterans among your Stapan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stapan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Stapan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stapan in 1968 was 72, and 82 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stapan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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