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Sterrette Family History

Sterrette 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: Sterrett, Starrett, Guerrette, Sterett, Sterritt, Surrette, Skerrett

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Where is the Sterrette family from?

You can see how Sterrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterrette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterrette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sterrette family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sterrette's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sterrette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterrette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sterrette ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Sterrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterrette 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sterrette. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sterrette. For the veterans among your Sterrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterrette lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sterrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sterrette in 1968 was 39, and 50 in 2002.

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