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Sternson Family History

Sternson 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: Stenson, Steenson, Stevenson, Bernson, Swenson, Ostenson, Estenson

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Where is the Sternson family from?

You can see how Sternson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sternson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Sternson families living in Durham. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sternson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sternson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Sternson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternson 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Sternson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sternson. For the veterans among your Sternson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sternson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sternson in 1968 was 83, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternson 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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