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Starkman Family History

Starkman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Starkmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: elaborated form of Stark ‘strong brave’.

It is formed with Middle High German man and German Mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Starkman family from?

You can see how Starkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Starkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Starkman families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Starkman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Starkman families in 1911.
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What did your Starkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Starkman. 100% of Starkman men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Starkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starkman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Starkman. 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 319 military records available for the last name Starkman. For the veterans among your Starkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starkman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Starkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Starkman in 1954 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Starkman 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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