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Staak Family History

Staak 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: Stack, Stark, Staal, Staab, Staas, Staack, Staat, Shaak, Stank, Stock

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Where is the Staak family from?

You can see how Staak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Staak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Staak families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Staak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Staak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staak 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 Staak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staak. 35% of Staak men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Staak women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staak were Manager and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Typist
    29%

What Staak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Staak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staak 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Staak. 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 277 military records available for the last name Staak. For the veterans among your Staak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Staak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Staak in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staak 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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