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Staplehurst Family History

Staplehurst Surname Meaning

from Staplehurst (Kent) which is recorded as Stapelherst in 1226.

The place-name derives from Old English stapol ‘post pillar’ + hyrst ‘hillock copse’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Staplehurst family from?

You can see how Staplehurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staplehurst family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Staplehurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Staplehurst families living in Sussex. This was about 62% of all the recorded Staplehurst's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Staplehurst families in 1891.
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What did your Staplehurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Staplehurst. 27% of Staplehurst men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Staplehurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staplehurst were Dairy Farmer and Shop Assistant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Cowman
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staplehurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staplehurst 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Staplehurst. 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 171 military records available for the last name Staplehurst. For the veterans among your Staplehurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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