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Ster Family History

Ster 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: Oster, Star, Stern, Steer, Soter, Stier, Styer, Sater, Sterk, Ester

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Where is the Ster family from?

You can see how Ster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ster family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ster's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Ster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ster 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 Ster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ster. 78% of Ster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ster 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 Ster. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Ster. For the veterans among your Ster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ster lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Ster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ster in 1954 was 68, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ster 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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