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Stearn Family History

Stearn Surname Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire and Suffolk): variant of Stern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stearn family from?

You can see how Stearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stearn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 241 Stearn families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stearn's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Stearn families in 1891.
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What did your Stearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stearn. 9% of Stearn men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Stearn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stearn were Cowman and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    7%
  • Lorry Driver
    7%
  • Cowman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Stearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stearn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stearn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stearn. For the veterans among your Stearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stearn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stearn in 1962 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stearn 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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