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Staud Family History

Staud 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: Staub, Staude, Staup, Staudt, Staus, Saul, Stamm, Sand, Saad, Star

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Where is the Staud family from?

You can see how Staud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Staud families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Staud's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Staud families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staud. 27% of Staud men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Staud women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staud were New Worker and Housework. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Staud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staud 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Staud. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Staud. For the veterans among your Staud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staud lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Staud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Staud in 1963 was 81, and 98 in 2004.

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