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Steren Family History

Steren 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: Stern, Steen, Steven, Sterken, Sieren, Stegen, Sheren, Stemen, Stein

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Where is the Steren family from?

You can see how Steren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steren families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Steren families living in Cheshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Steren's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Steren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steren 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 Steren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steren. 25% of Steren men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Steren women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steren were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Steren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Steren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steren 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Steren. 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 111 military records available for the last name Steren. For the veterans among your Steren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Steren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Steren in 1965 was 64, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steren 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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