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Staras Family History

Staras 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: Taras, Staas, Stamas, Starns, Starrs, Starks, Karas, Maras, Sarah

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Where is the Staras family from?

You can see how Staras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staras family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Staras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Staras families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Staras's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Staras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staras ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Staras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staras 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Staras. 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 26 military records available for the last name Staras. For the veterans among your Staras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staras lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Staras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Staras in 1958 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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