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Sternhagen Family History

Sternhagen Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German ster ‘ram’ (+ -n- either the plural ending or a folk etymological insert by association with Middle High German stern ‘star’) + hagen ‘enclosed field or pasture’.

Swedish: probably of German origin; see 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sternhagen family from?

You can see how Sternhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternhagen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sternhagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Sternhagen families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sternhagen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sternhagen families in 1880.
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What did your Sternhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sternhagen. 27% of Sternhagen men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sternhagen women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sternhagen were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Sternhagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sternhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternhagen 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Sternhagen. 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 263 military records available for the last name Sternhagen. For the veterans among your Sternhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternhagen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sternhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sternhagen in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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