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Stathes Family History

Stathes 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: Stathis, Stathos, States, Stables, Stakes, Staines, Stutes, Sathe

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Where is the Stathes family from?

You can see how Stathes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stathes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stathes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 5 Stathes families living in New York. This was about 9% of all the recorded Stathes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stathes families in 1920.
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What did your Stathes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stathes. 25% of Stathes men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Stathes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stathes 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Stathes. 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 199 military records available for the last name Stathes. For the veterans among your Stathes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stathes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Stathes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stathes in 1962 was 72, and 64 in 2002.

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