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Stapke Family History

Stapke 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: Staple, Starke, Stanke, Stake, Stave, Stack, Snape, Stoke, Otake

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Where is the Stapke family from?

You can see how Stapke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stapke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Stapke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Stapke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Stapke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stapke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Stapke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Stapke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapke 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Stapke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Stapke. For the veterans among your Stapke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stapke lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Stapke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stapke in 1984 was 60, and 76 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stapke 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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