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Sternweis Family History

Sternweis 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: Sternfeld, Sternberg, Stennes, Ternes, Sterner, Sterne, Sterns

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Where is the Sternweis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternweis 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 Sternweis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sternweis. 100% of Sternweis men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Sternweis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternweis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sternweis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sternweis. For the veterans among your Sternweis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternweis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sternweis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sternweis in 1955 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternweis 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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