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Stary Family History

Stary Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Starý); Polish and Sorbian: from Czech and Slovak starý Polish and Sorbian stary ‘old’ applied as a nickname for an old man or as an identifying name for the older of two bearers of the same name or for an ‘old’ inhabitant as distinct from a newcomer.

Compare Stahr 2 and Starry.

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


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Where is the Stary family from?

You can see how Stary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Stary families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Stary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stary families in 1891.
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What did your Stary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stary. 100% of Stary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Stary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stary 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stary. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stary. For the veterans among your Stary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stary lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Stary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stary in 1960 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stary 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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