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Sternick Family History

Sternick 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: Bernick, Senick, Chernick, Wernick, Stanick, Pernick, Strick, Sherick

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Where is the Sternick family from?

You can see how Sternick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sternick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Sternick families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sternick's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sternick families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternick 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 Sternick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sternick. 27% of Sternick men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Sternick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sternick were Manager and Milliner.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Milliner
    20%

What Sternick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sternick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternick 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Sternick. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sternick. For the veterans among your Sternick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sternick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sternick in 1961 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sternick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternick 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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