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Staiano Family History

Staiano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from some minor place called with the Latin personal name Staius.

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


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Where is the Staiano family from?

You can see how Staiano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staiano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Staiano families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Staiano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Staiano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staiano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staiano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staiano. 27% of Staiano men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Staiano women worked as a Trimmer.

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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

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Staiano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Staiano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staiano 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Staiano. 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 230 military records available for the last name Staiano. For the veterans among your Staiano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staiano lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Staiano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Staiano in 1957 was 35, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staiano 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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