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Stua Family History

Stua 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: Stoa, Stum, Stup, Hua, Sun, Saul, Sala, Sada, Su, Sa

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Where is the Stua family from?

You can see how Stua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stua family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stua families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Stua families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stua's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Stua families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stua 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 149 census records available for the last name Stua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stua 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Stua. 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 19 military records available for the last name Stua. For the veterans among your Stua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stua lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Stua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stua in 1966 was 26, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stua 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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