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Sterges Family History

Sterges 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: Sturges, Terres, Verges, Serres, Sturgis, Serge, Berges, Sterken

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Where is the Sterges family from?

You can see how Sterges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sterges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sterges family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sterges's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Sterges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterges 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 Sterges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterges. 43% of Sterges men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sterges women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    43%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Retired
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Sterges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterges 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sterges. 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 51 military records available for the last name Sterges. For the veterans among your Sterges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterges lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Sterges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sterges in 1981 was 88, and 92 in 1993.

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