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Sternsher Family History

Sternsher 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: Sterner, Strasser, Strother, Steiner, Fernsler, Stenner, Sternberg

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Where is the Sternsher family from?

You can see how Sternsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternsher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sternsher family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sternsher's in USA. California had the highest population of Sternsher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternsher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sternsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sternsher. 100% of Sternsher men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Sternsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternsher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sternsher. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sternsher. For the veterans among your Sternsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternsher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Sternsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sternsher in 1974 was 62, and 96 in 1988.

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