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Staus Name Meaning

German: variant of Stauss .

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


Similar surnames: Staup, Straus, Taus, Stauss, Staas, Spaur, Sass, Taub, Stam, Stoup

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Where is the Staus family from?

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

What did your Staus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Card Room were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staus. 53% of Staus men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Staus women worked as a Card Room. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staus were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Card Room
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staus 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Staus. 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 661 military records available for the last name Staus. For the veterans among your Staus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Staus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Staus in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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