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Sterkel Family History

Sterkel Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of storch storke ‘stork’ hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird.

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


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Where is the Sterkel family from?

You can see how Sterkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sterkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Sterkel families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sterkel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sterkel families in 1880.
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What did your Sterkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterkel. 36% of Sterkel men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Sterkel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sterkel were Farming and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Sterkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sterkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterkel 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Sterkel. 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 403 military records available for the last name Sterkel. For the veterans among your Sterkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterkel lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Sterkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sterkel in 1940 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterkel 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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