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Staig Family History

Staig Surname Meaning

Scots form of Stagg.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Staig family from?

You can see how Staig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Staig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Staig families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Staig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Staig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staig 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 Staig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Theatrical Performer Travelling and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Staig. 100% of Staig men worked as a Theatrical Performer Travelling and 87% of Staig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Theatrical Performer Travelling
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

What Staig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staig 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Staig. 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 166 military records available for the last name Staig. For the veterans among your Staig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staig lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1995, in the United States, Staig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Staig in 1959 was 68, and 91 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staig 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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