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Sterbacky Family History

Sterbacky 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: Steinback, Strack, Sperbeck, Storbeck, Utterback, Sterba, Starbuck

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Where is the Sterbacky family from?

You can see how Sterbacky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterbacky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sterbacky family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterbacky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sterbacky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterbacky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sterbacky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sterbacky. 100% of Sterbacky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Sterbacky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterbacky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sterbacky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sterbacky. For the veterans among your Sterbacky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterbacky lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Sterbacky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sterbacky in 1982 was 55, and 68 in 1998.

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