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Sterbis Family History

Sterbis 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: Stebbins, Sturgis, Terris, Sterba, Serbin, Serbus, Servis, Sterns

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Where is the Sterbis family from?

You can see how Sterbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterbis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sterbis families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sterbis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sterbis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterbis 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 84 census records available for the last name Sterbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterbis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sterbis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sterbis. For the veterans among your Sterbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterbis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sterbis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sterbis in 1963 was 73, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterbis 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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