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Sters Family History

Sters 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: Stern, Syers, Sterk, Esters, Siers, Stiers, Sterns, Stears, Steers

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Where is the Sters family from?

You can see how Sters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sters family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sters families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Sters family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sters's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Sters families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sters 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 Sters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sters. 42% of Sters men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sters women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sters were Manager and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%

What Sters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Sters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sters 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Sters. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sters. For the veterans among your Sters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sters lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Sters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sters in 1983 was 81, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sters 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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