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Sterbenz Family History

Sterbenz Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Slovenian Štrbenc and Šterbenc: nickname from a derivative of dialect štrbenkati ‘to tinkle’ or alternatively of obsolete štrb ‘stunted’.

In large part, Sterbenz is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar).

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


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Where is the Sterbenz family from?

You can see how Sterbenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterbenz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sterbenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Sterbenz families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sterbenz's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sterbenz families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterbenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sterbenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterbenz. 22% of Sterbenz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sterbenz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sterbenz were Mechanic 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Sterbenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sterbenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterbenz 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Sterbenz. 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 285 military records available for the last name Sterbenz. For the veterans among your Sterbenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterbenz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sterbenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sterbenz in 1958 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterbenz 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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