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Stayrook Family History

Stayrook 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: Seabrook, Estabrook, Stavros, Stark, Claybrook, Starek, Shamrock

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Where is the Stayrook family from?

You can see how Stayrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stayrook family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stayrook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Stayrook families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stayrook's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stayrook families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stayrook 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 Stayrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Jantiress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stayrook. 50% of Stayrook men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Stayrook women worked as a Jantiress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stayrook were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Jantiress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Stayrook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Stayrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stayrook 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Stayrook. 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 134 military records available for the last name Stayrook. For the veterans among your Stayrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stayrook lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Stayrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Stayrook in 1962 was 75, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stayrook 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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