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Starnes Name Meaning

English: variant of Stearns .

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


Similar surnames: Starner, Starns, Starley, Starkes, Shanes, Staines, Starmer, Soares

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Where is the Starnes family from?

You can see how Starnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Starnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Starnes families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Starnes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Starnes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Starnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Starnes. 72% of Starnes men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Starnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starnes 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Starnes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Starnes. For the veterans among your Starnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starnes lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Starnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Starnes in 1941 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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