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Stapel Family History

Stapel Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from Middle Low German Middle Dutch stapel ‘column signpost warehouse’ either a topographic name indicating a farmhouse referring to the wooden structure of the house.

It may also serve as a nickname for someone living near a warehouse or working there.

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


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Where is the Stapel family from?

You can see how Stapel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stapel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Stapel families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stapel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stapel families in 1891.
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What did your Stapel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stapel. 100% of Stapel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stapel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapel 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 899 immigration records available for the last name Stapel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stapel. For the veterans among your Stapel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stapel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stapel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Stapel in 1951 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stapel 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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