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Stapler Family History

Stapler Surname Meaning

English (London and Essex): topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary post from Middle English stapel ‘post’ (Old English stapol) + -er.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stapler family from?

You can see how Stapler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stapler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 49 Stapler families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stapler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stapler families in 1911.
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What did your Stapler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stapler. 26% of Stapler men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Stapler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stapler were Fisherman and Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Fisherman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%

What Stapler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Stapler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapler 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Stapler. 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 833 military records available for the last name Stapler. For the veterans among your Stapler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stapler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stapler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Stapler in 1955 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stapler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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