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Staake Family History

Staake 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: Starke, Taake, Stanke, Stake, Kaake, Stave, Stack, Staple, Stoke

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Where is the Staake family from?

You can see how Staake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Staake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Staake families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Staake's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Staake families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staake 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 Staake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staake. 50% of Staake men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Staake women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Staake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Staake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staake 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Staake. 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 220 military records available for the last name Staake. For the veterans among your Staake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staake lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Staake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Staake in 1963 was 90, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staake

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staake 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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