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Staritt Family History

Staritt Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Starritt, Strutt, Starin, Stariha, Tritt, Start, Startz, Astarita

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Where is the Staritt family from?

You can see how Staritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staritt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Staritt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Staritt families living in Maine. This was about 80% of all the recorded Staritt's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Staritt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staritt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staritt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Staritt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Staritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staritt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Staritt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Staritt. For the veterans among your Staritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staritt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1987, in the United States, Staritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Staritt in 1955 was 25, and 85 in 1987.

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