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Sterba Family History

Sterba Surname Meaning

Czech (Štěrba): from štěrba ‘gap’ probably a nickname for someone with gap between the upper front teeth (incisors) or with a front tooth missing.

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


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You can see how Sterba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterba family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sterba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sterba family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sterba's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sterba families in 1891.
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What did your Sterba ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sterba. 100% of Sterba 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Sterba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterba 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Sterba. 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 748 military records available for the last name Sterba. For the veterans among your Sterba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterba lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sterba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sterba in 1949 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterba 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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