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Sternet Family History

Sternet 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: Sterner, Sterne, Street, Stern, Steiner, Sterken, Vernet, Stenner

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Where is the Sternet family from?

You can see how Sternet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sternet families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Sternet families living in Ayrshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sternet's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sternet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternet 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 80 census records available for the last name Sternet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternet 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sternet. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sternet. For the veterans among your Sternet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sternet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sternet in 1965 was 50, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternet 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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