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Steratt Family History

Steratt 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: Sterett, Seratt, Stewart, Strutt, Sherratt, Sarratt, Strate, Straut

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Where is the Steratt family from?

You can see how Steratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steratt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steratt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Steratt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steratt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Steratt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steratt 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 51 census records available for the last name Steratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steratt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Steratt. 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 Steratt. For the veterans among your Steratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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