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Sterman Family History

Sterman Name Meaning

English: variant of Stearman . English: variant of Sturman . Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Sternman elaborated form of Stern .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sturman, Sherman, Esterman, Steiman, Osterman, Starkman, Stedman

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Where is the Sterman family from?

You can see how Sterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Sterman families living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sterman's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Sterman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterman. 17% of Sterman men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Sterman women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sterman were Proprietor and House Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • House Work
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sterman. 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 537 military records available for the last name Sterman. For the veterans among your Sterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sterman in 1962 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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