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Stauss Family History

Stauss Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German stūz ‘buttocks’.

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


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Where is the Stauss family from?

You can see how Stauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stauss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stauss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Stauss families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Stauss's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stauss families in 1911.
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What did your Stauss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stauss. 20% of Stauss men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Stauss women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stauss were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Costume Mfg
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Stauss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stauss 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stauss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stauss. For the veterans among your Stauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stauss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stauss in 1959 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stauss 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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