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Starosta Family History

Starosta Name Meaning

Polish Ukrainian Rusyn Czech Slovak and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Slavic starosta ‘elected authority’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Serota, Trost, Scarola, Sgarlata, Ragosta, Stavros, Scardina, Tarte

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Where is the Starosta family from?

You can see how Starosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starosta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Starosta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Starosta families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Starosta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Starosta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starosta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Starosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Starosta. 46% of Starosta men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Starosta women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starosta were Grinder and Typist. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Butcher
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Grinder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Typist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Starosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starosta 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Starosta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 238 military records available for the last name Starosta. For the veterans among your Starosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starosta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Starosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Starosta in 1962 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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