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Sterb Family History

Sterb 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, Sterk, Steeb, Sterba, Steib, Sterr, Stein, Oster, Stork, Star

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Where is the Sterb family from?

You can see how Sterb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sterb families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sterb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sterb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterb 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 65 census records available for the last name Sterb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterb 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sterb. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sterb. For the veterans among your Sterb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterb lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterb 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 Sterb

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