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Sterbentz Family History

Sterbentz 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: Sterbenz, Stentz, Sterken, Sergent, Stertz, Streitz, Strantz, Sterett

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Where is the Sterbentz family from?

You can see how Sterbentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterbentz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sterbentz family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sterbentz's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Sterbentz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterbentz 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 Sterbentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sterbentz. 100% of Sterbentz men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sterbentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Sterbentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterbentz 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sterbentz. 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 68 military records available for the last name Sterbentz. For the veterans among your Sterbentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterbentz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Sterbentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sterbentz in 1967 was 84, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sterbentz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterbentz 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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