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Startley Family History

Startley Surname 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: Starley, Swartley, Hartley, Stanley, Staley, Bartley, Tarpley

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Where is the Startley family from?

You can see how Startley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Startley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Startley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Startley family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Startley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Startley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Startley 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 Startley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Startley. 100% of Startley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Startley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Startley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Startley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Startley. 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 22 military records available for the last name Startley. For the veterans among your Startley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Startley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Startley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Startley in 1968 was 44, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Startley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Startley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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