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Staiert Family History

Staiert 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: Stapert, Steiert, Stier, Staker, Start, Stader, Stair, Stater

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Where is the Staiert family from?

You can see how Staiert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staiert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Staiert families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there were 2 Staiert families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Staiert's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Staiert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staiert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staiert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staiert. 72% of Staiert men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Staiert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staiert 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Staiert. 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 38 military records available for the last name Staiert. For the veterans among your Staiert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staiert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Staiert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Staiert in 1964 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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