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Starkweather Family History

Starkweather Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a nickname for a stormy-tempered person. Compare Stark.

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


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Where is the Starkweather family from?

You can see how Starkweather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starkweather family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Starkweather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 47 Starkweather families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Starkweather's in USA. New York had the highest population of Starkweather families in 1840.
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What did your Starkweather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Starkweather. 16% of Starkweather men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Starkweather women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starkweather were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Starkweather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starkweather 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Starkweather. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Starkweather. For the veterans among your Starkweather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starkweather lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Starkweather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Starkweather in 1942 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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