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Staer Family History

Staer 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, Starr, Steer, Stahr, Stier, Styer, Staker, Shaer, Stader, Stair

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Where is the Staer family from?

You can see how Staer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Staer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Staer families living in Missouri. This was about 23% of all the recorded Staer's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Staer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Staer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staer. 50% of Staer men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Butcher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Staer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Staer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staer 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Staer. 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 181 military records available for the last name Staer. For the veterans among your Staer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Staer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Staer in 1957 was 46, and 57 in 2001.

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