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Stava Family History

Stava Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Rogaland named with Old Norse stafr ‘staff pole’.

This name denotes a natural formation such as a steep mountain peak.

Rogaland is a region in Norway known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty.

The use of the word stafr highlights the connection between the land and human habitation.

Such names often reflect the geographical features that are significant to local communities.

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


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Where is the Stava family from?

You can see how Stava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stava family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stava families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Stava families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stava's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Stava families in 1891.
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What did your Stava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stava. 50% of Stava men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stava women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stava were Grain Farmer and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Grain Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stava 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Stava. 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 149 military records available for the last name Stava. For the veterans among your Stava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stava lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stava in 1958 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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