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Startz Family History

Startz Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Starz 1 or Stertz. Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian Starc or Starec: from a vernacular spelling of starec ‘old man’ applied as a nickname for an old man or as an identifying name for an ‘old’ inhabitant as distinct from a newcomer (compare Novak).

Compare Starck 2 and Starz.

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


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Where is the Startz family from?

You can see how Startz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Startz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Startz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Startz families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Startz's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Startz families in 1891.
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What did your Startz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Startz. 35% of Startz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Startz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Startz were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Startz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Startz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Startz 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Startz. 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 252 military records available for the last name Startz. For the veterans among your Startz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Startz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Startz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Startz in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Startz 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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