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Stappler Family History

Stappler 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: Stapler, Stopper, Stadler, Staller, Kappler, Tapper, Staple, Stabler

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Where is the Stappler family from?

You can see how Stappler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stappler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stappler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Stappler family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stappler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Stappler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stappler 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 Stappler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stappler. 38% of Stappler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stappler women worked as a Cook.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Stappler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Stappler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stappler 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Stappler. 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 84 military records available for the last name Stappler. For the veterans among your Stappler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stappler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stappler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stappler in 1963 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stappler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stappler 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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