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Staben Family History

Staben 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: Staber, Staten, Sabin, Stave, Steen, Steven, Stables, Stuber, Stien

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Where is the Staben family from?

You can see how Staben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Staben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Staben families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Staben's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Staben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staben 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 Staben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staben. 42% of Staben men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Staben women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    42%
  • Section Hand
    12%
  • Car Repairman Helper
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Staben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staben 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Staben. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Staben. For the veterans among your Staben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Staben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Staben in 1965 was 44, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staben 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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