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Sterban Family History

Sterban 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: Sterba, Sterman, Serban, Sturman, Stern, Sherman, Sterken, Steerman

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Where is the Sterban family from?

You can see how Sterban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterban family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sterban families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Sterban family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterban's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Sterban families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterban 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 34 census records available for the last name Sterban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterban 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sterban. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sterban. For the veterans among your Sterban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterban lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Sterban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sterban in 1973 was 79, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterban 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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