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Sterberg Family History

Sterberg 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: Osterberg, Sternberg, Stenberg, Sperberg, Seaberg, Selberg, Steinberg

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Where is the Sterberg family from?

You can see how Sterberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterberg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sterberg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Sterberg family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterberg's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sterberg families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Sterberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sterberg. 19% of Sterberg 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
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Sterberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Sterberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterberg 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Sterberg. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sterberg. For the veterans among your Sterberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterberg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Sterberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sterberg in 1975 was 93, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sterberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterberg 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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