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Starkel Name Meaning

South German (Stärkel): diminutive of Stark . Compare Staerkel .

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


Similar surnames: Starkey, Sterkel, Starker, Stark, Starke, Stapel, Starkes, Stangel

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Where is the Starkel family from?

You can see how Starkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Starkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Starkel families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Starkel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Starkel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Starkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Starkel. 34% of Starkel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Starkel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starkel were Manageroperator and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Manageroperator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Typist
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Starkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starkel 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Starkel. 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 400 military records available for the last name Starkel. For the veterans among your Starkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starkel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Starkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Starkel in 1948 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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