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Stere Family History

Stere Surname Meaning

see Steer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stere family from?

You can see how Stere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Stere families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stere 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 Stere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stere. 100% of Stere 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%

What Stere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stere 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Stere. 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 699 military records available for the last name Stere. For the veterans among your Stere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stere in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stere 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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