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Staw Family History

Staw 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: Shaw, Star, Straw, Stam, Stai, Stan, Stas, Stay, Spaw, Stow

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Where is the Staw family from?

You can see how Staw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Staw family living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Staw's in USA. North Carolina and 3 other states had the highest population of Staw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staw. 29% of Staw men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Staw women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staw were Operator 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staw 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Staw. 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 392 military records available for the last name Staw. For the veterans among your Staw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Staw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Staw in 1963 was 34, and 81 in 2001.

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