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Sterchele Family History

Sterchele Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steckel, Sternfeld, Sterle, Steele, Stencel, Sterkel, Sterchi

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Where is the Sterchele family from?

You can see how Sterchele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterchele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sterchele families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sterchele's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sterchele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterchele 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 Sterchele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Glass Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterchele. 31% of Sterchele men worked as a Butcher and 50% of Sterchele women worked as a Glass Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sterchele were Truck Driver and Basters.

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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

  • Butcher
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glass Cutter
    50%
  • Basters
    50%

What Sterchele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Sterchele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterchele 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Sterchele. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sterchele. For the veterans among your Sterchele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterchele lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sterchele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sterchele in 1969 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterchele 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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