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Sternbeck Family History

Sternbeck 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: Steinbeck, Steckbeck, Sternberg, Strobeck, Steinback, Sperbeck

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Where is the Sternbeck family from?

You can see how Sternbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sternbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sternbeck family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sternbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sternbeck families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sternbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternbeck 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sternbeck. 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 55 military records available for the last name Sternbeck. For the veterans among your Sternbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternbeck lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sternbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sternbeck in 1953 was 51, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternbeck 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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