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Sternbach Family History

Sternbach Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Stern ‘star’ + Bach ‘stream’.

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


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Where is the Sternbach family from?

You can see how Sternbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sternbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sternbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sternbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sternbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sternbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sternbach. 39% of Sternbach men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Sternbach women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sternbach were Medical Doctor and Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Butteregg Dealer
    16%
  • Medical Doctor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • General Office Work
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Sternbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sternbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternbach 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sternbach. 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 676 military records available for the last name Sternbach. For the veterans among your Sternbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternbach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sternbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sternbach in 1955 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sternbach 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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