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Sterbling Family History

Sterbling 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: Sterling, Stelling, Stirling, Sperling, Osterling, Starling, Stehling

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Where is the Sterbling family from?

You can see how Sterbling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterbling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterbling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sterbling families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterbling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sterbling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterbling 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 94 census records available for the last name Sterbling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterbling 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sterbling. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sterbling. For the veterans among your Sterbling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterbling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Sterbling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sterbling in 1969 was 76, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterbling 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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