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Starby Family History

Starby 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: Starry, Sparby, Tarby, Stary, Darby, Saxby, Star, Starr, Carby, Sorby

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Where is the Starby family from?

You can see how Starby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Starby family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Starby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Starby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Starby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starby 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Starby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Starby. For the veterans among your Starby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starby lifespan?

Average Starby life expectancy in 1968 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Starby 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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