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Stertman Family History

Stertman 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: Sterman, Sturman, Sherman, Steckman, Stellman, Steigman, Steerman

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Where is the Stertman family from?

You can see how Stertman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stertman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stertman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stertman family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Stertman's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Stertman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stertman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stertman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Stertman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stertman 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Stertman. 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 Stertman. For the veterans among your Stertman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stertman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Stertman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stertman in 1965 was 68, and 78 in 1999.

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