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Sterzer Family History

Sterzer 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: Stelzer, Stetzer, Sterner, Stermer, Storer, Steer, Scherzer, Setzer

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Where is the Sterzer family from?

You can see how Sterzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterzer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sterzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Sterzer families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterzer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sterzer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterzer 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 Sterzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterzer. 34% of Sterzer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sterzer women worked as an Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Tool Maker
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Sterzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Sterzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterzer 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Sterzer. 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 522 military records available for the last name Sterzer. For the veterans among your Sterzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterzer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sterzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sterzer in 1953 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sterzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterzer 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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