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Sternmitz Family History

Sternmitz 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: Steinmetz, Stentz, Steitz, Stertz, Streitz, Sterritt, Skerritt, Stern

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Where is the Sternmitz family from?

You can see how Sternmitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sternmitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sternmitz family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Sternmitz's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Sternmitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sternmitz 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 Sternmitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ship Stitcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sternmitz. 100% of Sternmitz women worked as a Ship Stitcher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ship Stitcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sternmitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sternmitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sternmitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sternmitz. For the veterans among your Sternmitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sternmitz lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sternmitz

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