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Starkes Family History

Starkes Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire and Sussex):: probably a variant of Starkey with post-medieval excrescent -s. variant of Starks.

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


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Where is the Starkes family from?

You can see how Starkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Starkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Starkes families living in Kent. This was about 23% of all the recorded Starkes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Starkes families in 1891.
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What did your Starkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Starkes. 100% of Starkes 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Starkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starkes 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Starkes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Starkes. For the veterans among your Starkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starkes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Starkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Starkes in 1950 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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