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Starosta Family History

Starosta Surname Meaning

Polish Ukrainian Rusyn Czech Slovak and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Slavic starosta ‘elected authority’.

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


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Where is the Starosta family from?

You can see how Starosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starosta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Starosta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Starosta families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Starosta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Starosta families in 1911.
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What did your Starosta ancestors do for a living?

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

What Starosta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Starosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starosta 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Starosta. 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 238 military records available for the last name Starosta. For the veterans among your Starosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starosta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Starosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Starosta in 1962 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Starosta 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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