Origins of the Starr surname

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    In 1921, most Starrs lived in london

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    5,900 Starr Travel & migration records
    15,000 Starrs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Starr

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    We have for the Starr surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

    Who were Starrs most likely to marry?

    Starr Or Star Or Starrses
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    What are the most common Starr first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Starrs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Starrs in 1921

    Laundress

    72

    Dressmaker

    64

    Domestic Servant

    38

    General Servant Domestic

    34

    Housekeeper

    29

    Commmon male occupations for Starrs in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    90

    General Labourer

    71

    Farm Labourer

    66

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    62

    Carpenter

    47

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