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Staub Family History

Staub Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German stoup German Staub ‘dust’ a nickname for a miller.

The Jewish name may also be artificial.

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


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Where is the Staub family from?

You can see how Staub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staub family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Staub families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Staub's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Staub families in 1891.
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What did your Staub ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Staub. 100% of Staub 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Staub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staub 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Staub. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Staub. For the veterans among your Staub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staub lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Staub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Staub in 1948 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staub

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staub 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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