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Sterrett Family History

Sterrett Surname Meaning

English and Irish (Armagh and Down): variant of Starrett.

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


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Where is the Sterrett family from?

You can see how Sterrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sterrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Sterrett families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sterrett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sterrett families in 1891.
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What did your Sterrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sterrett. 92% of Sterrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    9%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Sterrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterrett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sterrett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sterrett. For the veterans among your Sterrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterrett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Sterrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sterrett in 1941 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sterrett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterrett 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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