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Starne Family History

Starne 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: Stare, Starke, Starns, Sterne, Starner, Starn, Starnes, Stone, Carne

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Where is the Starne family from?

You can see how Starne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Starne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Starne families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Starne's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Starne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Starne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Starne. 39% of Starne men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Starne women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starne were Chauffeur and Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • House Worker
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
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What Starne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Starne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starne 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Starne. 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 140 military records available for the last name Starne. For the veterans among your Starne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starne lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Starne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Starne in 1972 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

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