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Sterber Family History

Sterber 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: Sperber, Steeber, Steiber, Serber, Steber, Stember, Sterner, Stermer

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Where is the Sterber family from?

You can see how Sterber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sterber families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sterber's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sterber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sterber ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Sterber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterber 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Sterber. 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 49 military records available for the last name Sterber. For the veterans among your Sterber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterber lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Sterber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sterber in 1978 was 81, and 75 in 2000.

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