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Stae Family History

Stae Name 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: Star, Stave, Stare, Stage, Stam, Stai, Stan, Stas, Stade, State

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Where is the Stae family from?

You can see how Stae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stae family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stae family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stae's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stae families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stae ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stae ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Stae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stae 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Stae. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Stae. For the veterans among your Stae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stae lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Stae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stae in 1969 was 62, and 95 in 1985.

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