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Staabs Family History

Staabs Surname 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: Staab, Staas, Staats, Staubs, Staal, Stakes, Stanis, Staub, Staves

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Where is the Staabs family from?

You can see how Staabs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staabs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Staabs families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Staabs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Staabs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staabs 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 Staabs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staabs. 100% of Staabs 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Staabs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staabs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Staabs. 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 484 military records available for the last name Staabs. For the veterans among your Staabs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staabs lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Staabs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Staabs in 1976 was 90, and 67 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staabs 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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