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Starn Family History

Starn Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stearn (see Stern). This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Starn family from?

You can see how Starn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Starn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Starn families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Starn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Starn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starn 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 Starn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Starn. 16% of Starn men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Starn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starn were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Starn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starn 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Starn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Starn. For the veterans among your Starn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Starn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Starn in 1944 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Starn 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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