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Sterzl Family History

Sterzl 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: Stern, Stell, Terzi, Sterle, Sterk, Stefl, Stetzel, Sterkel, Steffl

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Where is the Sterzl family from?

You can see how Sterzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterzl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sterzl families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sterzl's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Sterzl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterzl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sterzl ancestors do for a living?

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

What Sterzl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Sterzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterzl 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sterzl. 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 91 military records available for the last name Sterzl. For the veterans among your Sterzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterzl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Sterzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sterzl in 1972 was 58, and 72 in 1998.

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