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Starek Family History

Starek Surname Meaning

Czech (Stárek) and Polish: nickname meaning ‘old man’ from a derivative of Czech stary Polish stary ‘old’.

In Czech this is a status name for the foreman (‘the old man’) in a mill, brewery, etc.

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


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Where is the Starek family from?

You can see how Starek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Starek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Starek family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Starek's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Starek families in 1891.
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What did your Starek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Starek. 19% of Starek men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Starek women 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

  • Butcher
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Starek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starek 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Starek. 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 393 military records available for the last name Starek. For the veterans among your Starek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Starek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Starek in 1962 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Starek 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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