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Staigh Family History

Staigh 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: Stanich, Haigh, Stang, Stagg, Stich, Sleigh, Stauch, Stach, Stage

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Where is the Staigh family from?

You can see how Staigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staigh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Staigh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Staigh family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Staigh's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Staigh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staigh 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 Staigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Staigh. 100% of Staigh 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Staigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Staigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staigh 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Staigh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Staigh. For the veterans among your Staigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staigh lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Staigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Staigh in 1988 was 72, and 74 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staigh 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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