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Sterr Family History

Sterr Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stehr.

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


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Where is the Sterr family from?

You can see how Sterr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sterr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sterr families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sterr's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sterr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sterr 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 Sterr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sterr. 22% of Sterr men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Sterr women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sterr were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Sterr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sterr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterr 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Sterr. 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 Sterr. For the veterans among your Sterr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sterr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sterr in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sterr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterr 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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