This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Staskus family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Staskus Family History

Staskus 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: Stankus, Stakes, Stasko, Stasiuk, Stacks, Starkes, Starks, Staus

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Staskus family from?

You can see how Staskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staskus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Staskus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Staskus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Staskus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Staskus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staskus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Staskus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staskus. 43% of Staskus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Staskus women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Staskus | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Orderly
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Staskus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Staskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staskus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Staskus

Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Staskus. 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.

View all Staskus immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Staskus. For the veterans among your Staskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Staskus military records

You've only scratched the surface of Staskus family history

Discover More

What is the average Staskus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Staskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Staskus in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staskus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staskus 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Staskus family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial