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Sterdman Family History

Sterdman 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: Steadman, Sterman, Steedman, Stedman, Sturman, Herdman, Sherman

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Where is the Sterdman family from?

You can see how Sterdman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterdman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sterdman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sterdman families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterdman's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sterdman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterdman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Sterdman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterdman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sterdman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sterdman. For the veterans among your Sterdman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterdman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterdman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sterdman

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