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Sternley Family History

Sternley Surname 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: Stanley, Tenley, Stepney, Sterle, Sherley, Stearley, Steckley

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Where is the Sternley family from?

You can see how Sternley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sternley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sternley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sternley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sternley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Sternley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sternley. 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 military records available for the last name Sternley. For the veterans among your Sternley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Sternley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sternley in 1965 was 73, and 88 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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