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Staka Family History

Staka 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: Straka, Stava, Stika, Stake, Sala, Sada, Stamm, Scala, Sama, Sakai

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Where is the Staka family from?

You can see how Staka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Staka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Staka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Staka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Staka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staka 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 Staka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staka. 100% of Staka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Staka women worked as a Waitress.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Staka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Staka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staka 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Staka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Staka. For the veterans among your Staka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staka lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Staka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Staka in 1986 was 91, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staka 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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