Stava Family History

Stava Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Rogaland named with Old Norse stafr ‘staff pole’.

This name denotes a natural formation such as a steep mountain peak.

Rogaland is a region in Norway known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty.

The use of the word stafr highlights the connection between the land and human habitation.

Such names often reflect the geographical features that are significant to local communities.

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

Similar surnames: Stave, Sava, Stai, Stoa, Stain, Start, Stade, Strada, Nava, Staal

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
149	Military Records
458	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Stava family from?

You can see how Stava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stava family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stava families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Stava family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Stava's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Stava families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stava surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Stava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Practical nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stava. 50% of Stava men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stava women worked as a Practical nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stava were grain farmer and Maid.

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Farmer

50%

Laborer

17%

Clerk

grain farmer

Practical nurse

34%

Stenographer

34%

Maid

34%

What Stava family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Stava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stava census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 458 immigration records available for the last name Stava. 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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Military Records

There are 149 military records available for the last name Stava. For the veterans among your Stava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stava lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stava in 1958 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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Stava Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Rogaland named with Old Norse stafr ‘staff pole’.

This name denotes a natural formation such as a steep mountain peak.

Rogaland is a region in Norway known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty.

The use of the word stafr highlights the connection between the land and human habitation.

Such names often reflect the geographical features that are significant to local communities.

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

Where is the Stava family from?

What did your Stava ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

50%

Laborer

17%

Clerk

grain farmer

Practical nurse

34%

Stenographer

34%

Maid

34%

What Stava family records will you find?

What is the average Stava lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stava in 1958 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

Stava Family History

Stava Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Stava

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Stava family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Stava lifespan?

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Stava Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Stava

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Stava family from?

What did your Stava ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Stava family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Stava family history

What is the average Stava lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stava family tree

Search for another surname