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Sterus Family History

Sterus 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: Sterns, Stern, Storrs, Syers, Sterle, Sterk, Strub, Seres, Esters

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Where is the Sterus family from?

You can see how Sterus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sterus families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sterus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sterus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sterus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Sterus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sterus. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sterus. For the veterans among your Sterus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Sterus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sterus in 1977 was 79, and 94 in 2002.

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