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State Surname Meaning

German (Stäte): nickname from Middle High German stæt(e) ‘firm steadfast constant’. The surname Stäte is very rare in Germany.

English: variant of Stait perhaps a form of Tait with prosthetic s-.

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


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Where is the State family from?

You can see how State families moved over time by selecting different census years. The State family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most State families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 State families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded State's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of State families in 1891.
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What did your State ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Head Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named State. 50% of State men worked as a Hotel Head Waiter and 73% of State women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named State were General Labourer and Housemaid Retired.

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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

  • Hotel Head Waiter
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housemaid Retired
    4%

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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name State. Like a window into their day-to-day life, State 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name State. 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 92,000 military records available for the last name State. For the veterans among your State ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average State lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, State life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for State in 1960 was 35, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your State 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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