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Staber Family History

Staber Surname Meaning

South German (Stäber): variant of Staab

an occupational name from Middle High German stebære for the official or servant who had to recite the oath formula.

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


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Where is the Staber family from?

You can see how Staber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Staber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Staber families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Staber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Staber families in 1891.
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What did your Staber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staber. 27% of Staber men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Staber women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staber were Salesman and Business Manager.

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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
    27%
  • Farm Work
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Silvo Wamar
    15%
  • Business Manager
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staber 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Staber. 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 622 military records available for the last name Staber. For the veterans among your Staber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staber lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Staber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Staber in 1960 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staber 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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