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Stapleson Family History

Stapleson 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: Stapleton, Staples, Stables, Staple, Stapleford, Stapley, Stapler

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Where is the Stapleson family from?

You can see how Stapleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapleson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stapleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Stapleson family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stapleson's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Stapleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stapleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stapleson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stapleson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Stapleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapleson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Stapleson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Stapleson. For the veterans among your Stapleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stapleson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Stapleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stapleson in 1970 was 79, and 69 in 1998.

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