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Sterett Family History

Sterett Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Starrett.

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


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Where is the Sterett family from?

You can see how Sterett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sterett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Sterett families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sterett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sterett families in 1911.
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What did your Sterett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sterett. 100% of Sterett men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sterett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterett 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Sterett. 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 624 military records available for the last name Sterett. For the veterans among your Sterett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sterett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sterett in 1951 was 59, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterett 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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