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Staaf Family History

Staaf 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: Staal, Staff, Staab, Staas, Stapf, Staat, Stamm, Saad, Saar, Star

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Where is the Staaf family from?

You can see how Staaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staaf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Staaf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Staaf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Staaf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Staaf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staaf 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 Staaf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staaf. 72% of Staaf men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Staaf women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staaf were Machine Operator 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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Staaf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Staaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staaf 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Staaf. 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 309 military records available for the last name Staaf. For the veterans among your Staaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staaf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Staaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Staaf in 1955 was 59, and 21 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staaf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staaf 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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