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Stapleforth Family History

Stapleforth Surname Meaning

see Stapleford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stapleforth family from?

You can see how Stapleforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapleforth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Stapleforth families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Stapleforth's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stapleforth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stapleforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stapleforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stapleforth. 34% of Stapleforth men worked as a Motor Engineer and 100% of Stapleforth 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Engineer
    34%
  • Hotel Proprietor
    23%
  • Taxi Driver
    23%
  • Cowman Heavy Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stapleforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Stapleforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapleforth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Stapleforth. 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 28 military records available for the last name Stapleforth. For the veterans among your Stapleforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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