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Sternes Family History

Sternes 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: Stennes, Ternes, Sterner, Sterne, Sterns, Steines, Starnes, Terres

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Where is the Sternes family from?

You can see how Sternes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sternes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Sternes families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sternes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sternes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternes 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 Sternes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sternes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternes 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Sternes. 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 532 military records available for the last name Sternes. For the veterans among your Sternes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sternes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sternes in 1956 was 43, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternes 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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