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Startt Family History

Startt 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: Start, Startz, Smartt, Tartt, Star, Strutt, Starr, Startup, Tarte

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Where is the Startt family from?

You can see how Startt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Startt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Startt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Startt families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Startt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Startt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Startt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Startt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Startt. 40% of Startt men worked as a Painter and 67% of Startt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Startt were Marine Engineer and Laborer.

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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

  • Painter
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Marine Engineer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Startt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Startt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Startt 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Startt. 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 189 military records available for the last name Startt. For the veterans among your Startt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Startt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Startt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Startt in 1955 was 49, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Startt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Startt 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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