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Sternbach Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Stern ‘star’ + Bach ‘stream’.

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


Similar surnames: Steinbach, Sternberg, Birnbach, Sternfeld, Auerbach, Steinbock

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Where is the Sternbach family from?

You can see how Sternbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sternbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sternbach families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sternbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sternbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sternbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties (unpaid) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sternbach. 100% of Sternbach women worked as a Household Duties (unpaid). .

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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

  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sternbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternbach 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 Sternbach. 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 676 military records available for the last name Sternbach. For the veterans among your Sternbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternbach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sternbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sternbach in 1955 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

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