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Staat Family History

Staat Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Staas. Dutch: nickname from Middel Dutch stade ‘determined decisive resolute’.

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


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Where is the Staat family from?

You can see how Staat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Staat families living in Denbighshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Staat's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Staat families in 1891.
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What did your Staat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staat. 30% of Staat men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Staat women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staat were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Welder
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Staat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staat 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Staat. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Staat. For the veterans among your Staat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staat lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Staat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Staat in 1945 was 29, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staat 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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