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Staplin Family History

Staplin Surname Meaning

possibly from Middle English stapeling ‘pillars columns’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Staplin family from?

You can see how Staplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staplin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Staplin families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Staplin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Staplin families in 1891.
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What did your Staplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Staplin. 100% of Staplin 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Staplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staplin 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Staplin. 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 201 military records available for the last name Staplin. For the veterans among your Staplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staplin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Staplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Staplin in 1963 was 71, and 100 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staplin 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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