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Sterne Family History

Sterne Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Stern .

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


Similar surnames: Sterns, Stern, Sterle, Stearn, Stine, Herne, Storie, Stearns, Skene

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Where is the Sterne family from?

You can see how Sterne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sterne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Sterne families living in New Brunswick. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sterne's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sterne families in 1911.
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What did your Sterne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sterne. 67% of Sterne men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sterne women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sterne were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Sterne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Sterne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterne 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sterne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Sterne. For the veterans among your Sterne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterne lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sterne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sterne in 1948 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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