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Shtern Family History

Shtern 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, Shern, Stein, Shen, Steen, Severn, Soter, Shean, Ahern, Shier

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Where is the Shtern family from?

You can see how Shtern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shtern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shtern family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Shtern's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shtern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shtern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Shtern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shtern 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Shtern. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shtern. For the veterans among your Shtern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shtern lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Shtern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shtern in 1983 was 68, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shtern 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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