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Staid Family History

Staid 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: Stair, Stai, Stain, Strid, Said, Staib, Spaid, Stein, Stamm, Spain

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Where is the Staid family from?

You can see how Staid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staid family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Staid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Staid families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Staid's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Staid families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staid 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 Staid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staid. 100% of Staid men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Staid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Staid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staid 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Staid. 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 322 military records available for the last name Staid. For the veterans among your Staid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staid lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Staid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Staid in 1946 was 36, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staid 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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