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Sterrick Family History

Sterrick 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: Sherrick, Herrick, Merrick, Derrick, Gerrick, Ferrick, Sturrock

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Where is the Sterrick family from?

You can see how Sterrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sterrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sterrick families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterrick's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Sterrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sterrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Sterrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterrick 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sterrick. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sterrick. For the veterans among your Sterrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterrick lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Sterrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sterrick in 1977 was 91, and 67 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterrick 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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