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Stepleton Family History

Stepleton 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, Stebleton, Templeton, Singleton, Skelton, Shelton

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Where is the Stepleton family from?

You can see how Stepleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stepleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 48 Stepleton families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Stepleton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stepleton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stepleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Stepleton. 60% of Stepleton men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stepleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepleton 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Stepleton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 771 military records available for the last name Stepleton. For the veterans among your Stepleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepleton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stepleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stepleton in 1962 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

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