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Staye Family History

Staye 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: Stave, Stare, Stage, Stade, State, Saye, Stace, Stay, Stayer, Stake

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Where is the Staye family from?

You can see how Staye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staye family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Staye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Staye families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Staye's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Staye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staye 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 Staye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staye. 100% of Staye men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Staye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Staye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staye 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Staye. 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 59 military records available for the last name Staye. For the veterans among your Staye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staye lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Staye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Staye in 1958 was 53, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staye 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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