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Stapleman Family History

Stapleman Name 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: Stallman, Stapleton, Stahlman, Alleman, Salman, Staple, Talman

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Where is the Stapleman family from?

You can see how Stapleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stapleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Stapleman families living in Nebraska. This was about 86% of all the recorded Stapleman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Stapleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stapleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stapleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stapleman. 34% of Stapleman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
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What Stapleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Stapleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapleman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Stapleman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Stapleman. For the veterans among your Stapleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stapleman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Stapleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Stapleman in 1968 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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