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Stierer Family History

Stierer 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: Sierer, Stieber, Stieler, Storer, Steer, Scherer, Stier, Stiefel

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Where is the Stierer family from?

You can see how Stierer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stierer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stierer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Stierer families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Stierer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stierer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stierer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stierer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stierer. 50% of Stierer men worked as a Manager and 100% of Stierer women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Stierer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Stierer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stierer 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Stierer. 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 159 military records available for the last name Stierer. For the veterans among your Stierer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stierer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stierer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stierer in 1965 was 78, and 55 in 2004.

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