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Sterious Family History

Sterious 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: Stroud, Serio, Strouf, Osterhaus, Stenhouse, Stross, Strouse, Strouss

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterious 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 8 census records available for the last name Sterious. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterious 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sterious. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Sterious. For the veterans among your Sterious ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterious lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Sterious life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sterious in 1981 was 89, and 96 in 1996.

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