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Stayn Family History

Stayn 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: Stan, Stain, Starn, Stay, Tan, Stein, Shan, Say, Stamm, Spain

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Where is the Stayn family from?

You can see how Stayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stayn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stayn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Stayn family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stayn's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Stayn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stayn 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 48 census records available for the last name Stayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stayn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Stayn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Stayn. For the veterans among your Stayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stayn lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Stayn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stayn in 1989 was 77, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stayn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stayn 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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