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Stavrou Name Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Stavros .

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


Similar surnames: Stavros, Stasko, Stasio, Sarro, Savko, Stano, Strouf, Savio, Tarro

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Where is the Stavrou family from?

You can see how Stavrou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stavrou family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stavrou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Stavrou families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stavrou's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stavrou families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stavrou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stavrou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stavrou. 58% of Stavrou men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Stavrou women worked as a Student. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stavrou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stavrou 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Stavrou. 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 157 military records available for the last name Stavrou. For the veterans among your Stavrou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stavrou lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stavrou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stavrou in 1958 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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