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Staring Family History

Staring Surname Meaning

Dutch: possibly a patronymic from the personal name Staro. A farm in Warnsveld (Gelderland) named Staerynck was first mentioned in 149

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


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Where is the Staring family from?

You can see how Staring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Staring families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Staring's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Staring families in 1891.
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What did your Staring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staring. 26% of Staring men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Staring women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staring were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Assembler
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Staring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staring 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Staring. 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 729 military records available for the last name Staring. For the veterans among your Staring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staring lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Staring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Staring in 1962 was 54, and 71 in 2003.

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