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Stermetz Family History

Stermetz 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: Steinmetz, Stertz, Stermer, Sterett, Stretz, Sterrett, Sterbenz

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Where is the Stermetz family from?

You can see how Stermetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stermetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stermetz family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Stermetz's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Stermetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stermetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stermetz ancestors do for a living?

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

What Stermetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Stermetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stermetz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Stermetz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Stermetz. For the veterans among your Stermetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stermetz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Stermetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stermetz in 1968 was 62, and 92 in 2000.

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