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Statten Family History

Statten 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: Slatten, Statton, Staten, Stanton, Stratton, Bratten, Standen

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Where is the Statten family from?

You can see how Statten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Statten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Statten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Statten families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Statten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Statten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Statten 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 Statten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Statten. 60% of Statten men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Statten women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Statten were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Statten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Statten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Statten 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Statten. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Statten. For the veterans among your Statten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Statten lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Statten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Statten in 1973 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Statten 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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