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Staerker Family History

Staerker Surname 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: Starker, Strecker, Sterken, Staker, Stalker, Stacker, Starke

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Where is the Staerker family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staerker. 50% of Staerker men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Quarryman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Staerker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Staerker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staerker 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Staerker. 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 61 military records available for the last name Staerker. For the veterans among your Staerker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staerker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Staerker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Staerker in 1966 was 77, and 29 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staerker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staerker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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