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Sterning Family History

Sterning 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: Sterling, Stelling, Steding, Stirling, Sperling, Osterling, Starling

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Where is the Sterning family from?

You can see how Sterning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterning family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sterning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sterning families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterning's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sterning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sterning ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Sterning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterning 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Sterning. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sterning. For the veterans among your Sterning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterning lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Sterning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sterning in 1979 was 88, and 75 in 1996.

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