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Staight Family History

Staight Surname Meaning

see Stait.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Staight family from?

You can see how Staight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staight family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Staight families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Staight families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Staight's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Staight families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staight 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 Staight ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Staight. 100% of Staight men worked as a Farmer and 91% of Staight 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Staight family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Staight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staight 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Staight. 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 Staight. For the veterans among your Staight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staight lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Staight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Staight in 1967 was 89, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staight

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staight 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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