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Stavisky Family History

Stavisky 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: Savitsky, Stavish, Sarisky, Slavinsky, Stavis, Stanis, Slavik

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Where is the Stavisky family from?

You can see how Stavisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stavisky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stavisky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Stavisky families living in Derbyshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Stavisky's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stavisky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stavisky 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 Stavisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stavisky. 42% of Stavisky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stavisky women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stavisky were Butcher and Saleslady.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Butcher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Stavisky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Stavisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stavisky 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Stavisky. 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 170 military records available for the last name Stavisky. For the veterans among your Stavisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stavisky lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Stavisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stavisky in 1940 was 35, and 31 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stavisky 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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