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Starnes Family History

Starnes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stearns.

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


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Where is the Starnes family from?

You can see how Starnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Starnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 80 Starnes families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Starnes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Starnes families in 1891.
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What did your Starnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Starnes. 43% of Starnes men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 78% of Starnes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starnes were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Railway Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Starnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starnes 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Starnes. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Starnes. For the veterans among your Starnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starnes lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Starnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Starnes in 1941 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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