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Staes Family History

Staes Surname Meaning

Flemish: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Eustacius (see Eustace).

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


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Where is the Staes family from?

You can see how Staes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Staes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Staes families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Staes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Staes families in 1891.
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What did your Staes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staes. 29% of Staes men worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Sales Clerk
    29%
  • Molder
    15%
  • Pressman
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

What Staes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Staes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staes 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Staes. 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 735 military records available for the last name Staes. For the veterans among your Staes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Staes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Staes in 1964 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staes 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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