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Staws Family History

Staws 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: Staas, Stas, Staus, Stowe, Stamm, Sas, Shaw, Star, Stave, Sawa

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Where is the Staws family from?

You can see how Staws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staws family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Staws families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Staws families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Staws's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Staws families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staws surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Staws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staws 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Staws. 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 9 military records available for the last name Staws. For the veterans among your Staws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staws lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Staws life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Staws in 1985 was 77, and 79 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staws 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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