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Stoples Family History

Stoples 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: Staples, Toles, Stopper, Peoples, Stoller, Stables, Staple, Stolen

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Where is the Stoples family from?

You can see how Stoples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoples family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoples families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Stoples family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stoples's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Stoples families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoples 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 Stoples ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoples. 29% of Stoples men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Stoples women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoples were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoples 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Stoples. 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 56 military records available for the last name Stoples. For the veterans among your Stoples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoples lifespan?

Average Stoples life expectancy in 1963 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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