Researching Don Star
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 257 people with the Star surname? In that year Star was ranked number 3322 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Don means "form of DONALD - proud chief" and is of Celtic origin.
Records of Don Star on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Don Star and the Star Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Star Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Star family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 89 people with the Star surname in the UK? Star is now ranked number 3958 for popularity in the UK. |
Star Genealogy Databases
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Star Forums
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Don Star
Don Star (born 5 September 1931) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Star made his debut for Granya as a 13 year old in 1945 and played in back to back Tallangatta & District Football League premierships with Granya in 1946 and 1947. Star then played with Wodonga in the Ovens & Murray Football League from 1950 to 1952, then returned to play with Granya in 1953, before moving down to play with South Melbourne in 1954 and 1955.
Star returned home to work on the family farm and played with Wodonga under Des Healey, before accepting the role as captain-coach of Jindera in the Hume Football League. Star ended up playing 124 senior games for Wodonga FC before playing with Jindera. Star lead them to the 1960 and 1961 premierships. Star then played in two more Jindera premierships in 1963 and 1964 under coach, Bill Barton.All up, Star estimates he would played more than 350 senior games during his career.
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