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Staas Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Eustacius (see Eustace ).

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


Similar surnames: Stas, Stach, Staal, Staats, Stamas, Staat, Kaas, Athas, Stage, Staab

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Where is the Staas family from?

You can see how Staas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Staas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Staas families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Staas's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Staas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staas. 34% of Staas men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Staas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staas were Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Staas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staas 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Staas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 374 military records available for the last name Staas. For the veterans among your Staas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Staas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Staas in 1960 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

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