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Sterans Family History

Sterans 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: Sterns, Stern, Strang, Strand, Stevens, Stefan, Stephans, Semans

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Where is the Sterans family from?

You can see how Sterans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sterans family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterans's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sterans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterans 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 Sterans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sterans. 100% of Sterans women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Sterans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterans 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sterans. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sterans. For the veterans among your Sterans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterans lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterans 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sterans

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