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Starley Family History

Starley Name Meaning

English (Sussex): possibly a nickname from an unrecorded Middle English adjective stereli derived from stere ‘strong hardy powerful steadfast’ like sickly from sick. Alternatively it may be a habitational name perhaps from Startley in Great Somerford (Wiltshire).

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


Similar surnames: Stabley, Starry, Stearley, Stapley, Starkey, Stanley, Stailey, Saley

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Where is the Starley family from?

You can see how Starley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Starley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Starley families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Starley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Starley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Starley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Starley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Starley. 24% of Starley men worked as a Farm Carter and 82% of Starley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starley were Hairdresser and Cook. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Carter
    24%
  • Railway Clerk
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Hairdresser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Cook
    3%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Starley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starley 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Starley. 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 532 military records available for the last name Starley. For the veterans among your Starley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Starley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Starley in 1960 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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