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Sterton Family History

Sterton 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: Stirton, Seaton, Stanton, Stern, Sexton, Stenson, Skelton, Smeaton

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Where is the Sterton family from?

You can see how Sterton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sterton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Sterton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sterton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterton 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 Sterton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sterton. 72% of Sterton 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
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

What Sterton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Sterton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterton 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Sterton. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sterton. For the veterans among your Sterton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sterton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sterton in 1967 was 33, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sterton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterton 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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