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Stavas Family History

Stavas 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: Savas, Stava, Staves, Staas, Stamas, Stavis, Stave, Salas, Stavros

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Where is the Stavas family from?

You can see how Stavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stavas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stavas families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stavas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stavas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stavas 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 Stavas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Stavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stavas 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Stavas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Stavas. For the veterans among your Stavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stavas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Stavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stavas in 1972 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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