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Sterenborg Family History

Sterenborg 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: Sternberg, Steenberg, Steinberg, Stenberg, Nierenberg, Steinborn

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Where is the Sterenborg family from?

You can see how Sterenborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterenborg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterenborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sterenborg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterenborg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sterenborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterenborg 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 80 census records available for the last name Sterenborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterenborg 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sterenborg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sterenborg. For the veterans among your Sterenborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterenborg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Sterenborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sterenborg in 1964 was 76, and 58 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterenborg 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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