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Sterud Family History

Sterud 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, Stead, Stroud, Stensrud, Sterle, Sterk, Strub, Lerud, Sherod

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Where is the Sterud family from?

You can see how Sterud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sterud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sterud families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sterud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sterud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterud 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 Sterud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterud. 47% of Sterud men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sterud women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sterud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Sterud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterud 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sterud. 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 172 military records available for the last name Sterud. For the veterans among your Sterud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterud lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sterud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sterud in 1962 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterud 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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