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Sterett Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Starrett .

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


Similar surnames: Sterrett, Sterritt, Starrett, Stitt, Streat, Surrett, Streett, Steel

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Where is the Sterett family from?

You can see how Sterett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sterett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sterett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sterett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sterett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sterett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterett. 30% of Sterett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sterett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sterett were Farming and Laundress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Laundress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sterett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterett 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Sterett. 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 624 military records available for the last name Sterett. For the veterans among your Sterett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sterett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sterett in 1951 was 59, and 58 in 2004.

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