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Stermann Family History

Stermann 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: Ostermann, Stegmann, Sterman, Sturman, Bermann, Sherman, Obermann

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Where is the Stermann family from?

You can see how Stermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stermann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Stermann families living in Ohio. This was about 69% of all the recorded Stermann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stermann families in 1880.
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What did your Stermann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stermann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Stermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stermann 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Stermann. 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 65 military records available for the last name Stermann. For the veterans among your Stermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stermann lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Stermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stermann in 1981 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

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