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Staron Family History

Staron Surname Meaning

Polish (Staroń): nickname from a derivative of stary ‘old’.

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


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Where is the Staron family from?

You can see how Staron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Staron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Staron families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Staron's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Staron families in 1911.
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What did your Staron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staron. 30% of Staron men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Staron women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staron were Truck Driver and Packer.

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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
    30%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Packer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staron 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Staron. 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 679 military records available for the last name Staron. For the veterans among your Staron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staron lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Staron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Staron in 1959 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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