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Starbird Family History

Starbird Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Starner, Starry, Starmer, Staring, Stafford, Scarbro, Starr, Stairs

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Where is the Starbird family from?

You can see how Starbird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starbird family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Starbird families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Starbird families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Starbird's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Starbird families in 1891.
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What did your Starbird ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Starbird. 28% of Starbird men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Starbird women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starbird were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Starbird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starbird 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Starbird. 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 Starbird. For the veterans among your Starbird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starbird lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Starbird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Starbird in 1955 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

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