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Staup Family History

Staup Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Staub .

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


Similar surnames: Staub, Stoup, Staus, Stam, Stup, Stamp, Stark, Starr, Stang, Star

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Where is the Staup family from?

You can see how Staup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Staup families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Staup's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Staup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staup. 19% of Staup men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Staup women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staup were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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
    19%
  • Loader
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staup 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Staup. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 593 military records available for the last name Staup. For the veterans among your Staup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staup lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Staup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Staup in 1959 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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