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Stavish Family History

Stavish Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from Stavishche in Ukraine.

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


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Where is the Stavish family from?

You can see how Stavish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stavish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stavish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Stavish family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Stavish's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Stavish families in 1911.
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What did your Stavish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stavish. 32% of Stavish men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stavish women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stavish were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    32%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Stavish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Stavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stavish 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Stavish. 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 196 military records available for the last name Stavish. For the veterans among your Stavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stavish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stavish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stavish in 1964 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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