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Staten Name Meaning

Dutch (Van Staten): nickname derived from Dutch staat ‘standing rank’ or a habitational name. English: variant of Staton .

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


Similar surnames: Slaten, Stater, States, Otten, Stamey, Stan, Stammen, Stoken, Sayen

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Where is the Staten family from?

You can see how Staten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Staten families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Staten's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Staten families in 1911.
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What did your Staten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staten. 27% of Staten men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Staten women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staten were Labor and Cook. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Laundress
    7%
  • Cook
    7%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Staten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staten 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Staten. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Staten. For the veterans among your Staten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staten lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Staten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Staten in 1944 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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