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Starweather Family History

Starweather 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: Starkweather, Fairweather, Tarwater, Mayweather, Streater, Strother

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Where is the Starweather family from?

You can see how Starweather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starweather family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Starweather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Starweather families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Starweather's in USA. New York had the highest population of Starweather families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starweather 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 84 census records available for the last name Starweather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starweather 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Starweather. 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 4 military records available for the last name Starweather. For the veterans among your Starweather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starweather lifespan?

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