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Stayten Family History

Stayten 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: Stayton, Staten, Stanton, Standen, Slatten, Stassen, Statton, Stater

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Where is the Stayten family from?

You can see how Stayten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stayten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stayten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Stayten families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Stayten's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Stayten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stayten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Stayten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stayten 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Stayten. 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 10 military records available for the last name Stayten. For the veterans among your Stayten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stayten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Stayten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stayten in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stayten 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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