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Starkson Family History

Starkson 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: Sarson, Searson, Starkman, Markson, Staron, Starks, Clarkson, Samson

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Where is the Starkson family from?

You can see how Starkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starkson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Starkson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Starkson families living in Minnesota. This was about 59% of all the recorded Starkson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Starkson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starkson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Starkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Starkson. 55% of Starkson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Starkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starkson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Starkson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Starkson. For the veterans among your Starkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starkson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Starkson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Starkson in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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