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Sterdy Family History

Sterdy 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: Sturdy, Steady, Sterry, Terry, Stern, Study, Seery, Stead, Stelly

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Where is the Sterdy family from?

You can see how Sterdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterdy family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Sterdy family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterdy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sterdy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterdy 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 30 census records available for the last name Sterdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterdy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sterdy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sterdy. For the veterans among your Sterdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterdy lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Sterdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sterdy in 1983 was 79, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterdy 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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