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Stapert Family History

Stapert Surname Meaning

West Frisian and Dutch: habitational name from Stapert in the province of Friesland the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Stapert family from?

You can see how Stapert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stapert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Stapert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stapert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stapert families in 1891.
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What did your Stapert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stapert. 39% of Stapert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stapert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stapert were Clerk and Office Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Office Work
    50%

What Stapert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Stapert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapert 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Stapert. 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 115 military records available for the last name Stapert. For the veterans among your Stapert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stapert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stapert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stapert in 1965 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stapert 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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