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Stierman Family History

Stierman 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: Stiegman, Steerman, Sterman, Sturman, Sherman, Tiernan, Spielman

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Where is the Stierman family from?

You can see how Stierman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stierman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stierman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stierman families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stierman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Stierman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stierman 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 Stierman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stierman. 60% of Stierman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Stierman women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Stierman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Stierman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stierman 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Stierman. 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 116 military records available for the last name Stierman. For the veterans among your Stierman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stierman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stierman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Stierman in 1951 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stierman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stierman 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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