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Staten Family History

Staten Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van Staten): nickname derived from Dutch staat ‘standing rank’ or a habitational name. English: variant of Staton.

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


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Where is the Staten family from?

You can see how Staten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Staten families living in Derbyshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Staten's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Staten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staten 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 Staten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Staten. 100% of Staten men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Staten 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Tailoress
    14%

What Staten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Staten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staten 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Staten. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Staten. For the veterans among your Staten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staten lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Staten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Staten in 1944 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staten 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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