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Sther Family History

Sther 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: Esther, Steer, Scher, Stier, Styer, Seher, Sether, Sher, Sather

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Where is the Sther family from?

You can see how Sther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sther families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sther's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Sther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sther 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sther. 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 Sther. For the veterans among your Sther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sther 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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