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Sternmann Family History

Sternmann 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: Steinmann, Ostermann, Stegmann, Stegemann, Steinman, Sterman, Sturman

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Where is the Sternmann family from?

You can see how Sternmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sternmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sternmann families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sternmann's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Sternmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternmann 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 Sternmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sternmann. 50% of Sternmann men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Sternmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternmann 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sternmann. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sternmann. For the veterans among your Sternmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternmann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternmann 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sternmann

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