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Sternback Family History

Sternback 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: Steinback, Sternbach, Steinbach, Steinbeck, Steinbock, Stanback

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Where is the Sternback family from?

You can see how Sternback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sternback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sternback families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sternback's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sternback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternback 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 163 census records available for the last name Sternback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternback 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Sternback. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sternback. For the veterans among your Sternback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternback lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Sternback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sternback in 1969 was 61, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternback 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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