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Stearnes Family History

Stearnes Name 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: Stearns, Starnes, Staines, Stennes, Stearley, Ternes, Sterner, Stearn

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Where is the Stearnes family from?

You can see how Stearnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stearnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stearnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Stearnes families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Stearnes's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Stearnes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stearnes 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 Stearnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stearnes. 22% of Stearnes men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Stearnes women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stearnes were Truck Driver and Housekeeping. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Home Work
    17%
  • Housekeeping
    17%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stearnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stearnes 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Stearnes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 956 military records available for the last name Stearnes. For the veterans among your Stearnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stearnes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stearnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stearnes in 1963 was 54, and 75 in 2003.

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