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Starett Family History

Starett 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: Starrett, Sterett, Street, Strutt, Syrett, Stare, Streit, Starek

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Where is the Starett family from?

You can see how Starett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Starett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Starett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Starett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Starett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Starett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Starett. 29% of Starett men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
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What Starett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Starett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starett 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Starett. 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 113 military records available for the last name Starett. For the veterans among your Starett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Starett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Starett in 1967 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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