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Sterben Family History

Sterben 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: Sterken, Sterbenz, Stern, Steen, Steven, Sperber, Steeber, Sieren

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Where is the Sterben family from?

You can see how Sterben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sterben families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterben's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sterben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterben 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 66 census records available for the last name Sterben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterben 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sterben. 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 Sterben. For the veterans among your Sterben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterben lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Sterben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sterben in 1996 was 90, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterben 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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