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Sternett Family History

Sternett 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: Stennett, Sterett, Sterrett, Starrett, Sterner, Bernett, Stinnett

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Where is the Sternett family from?

You can see how Sternett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sternett families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sternett's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sternett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sternett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Sternett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sternett. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sternett. For the veterans among your Sternett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sternett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sternett in 1975 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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