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Sterem Family History

Sterem 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: Strom, Storer, Stern, Steen, Steven, Steer, Sturm, Terek, Stare

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Where is the Sterem family from?

You can see how Sterem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sterem family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterem's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sterem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterem 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 44 census records available for the last name Sterem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sterem. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sterem. For the veterans among your Sterem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterem lifespan?

Average Sterem life expectancy in 1988 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterem 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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