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Sterf Family History

Sterf 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: Stern, Steff, Sterk, Sterr, Stein, Oster, Stork, Star, Steen, Starr

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Where is the Sterf family from?

You can see how Sterf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sterf families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Sterf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sterf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sterf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sterf. 100% of Sterf 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 129 census records available for the last name Sterf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterf 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sterf. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sterf. For the veterans among your Sterf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Sterf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sterf in 1973 was 77, and 86 in 2001.

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