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Staven Family History

Staven 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: Stave, Steven, Staves, Staver, Slaven, Staten, Raven, Savin, Savel

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Where is the Staven family from?

You can see how Staven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Staven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Staven families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Staven's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Staven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staven 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 Staven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staven. 23% of Staven men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Staven women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staven were Farming and Farming.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Staven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staven 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Staven. 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 243 military records available for the last name Staven. For the veterans among your Staven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Staven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Staven in 1963 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staven 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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