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Sterge Family History

Sterge 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: Serge, Sterle, Sterne, Stege, Steege, Stern, Berge, Sorge, Verge

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Where is the Sterge family from?

You can see how Sterge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sterge families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterge's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sterge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sterge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterge. 100% of Sterge men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sterge women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sterge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Sterge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterge 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sterge. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sterge. For the veterans among your Sterge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Sterge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sterge in 1965 was 75, and 61 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sterge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterge 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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