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Sterritt Family History

Sterritt Surname Meaning

Irish (Down and Antrim): variant of Starrett.

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


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Where is the Sterritt family from?

You can see how Sterritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sterritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sterritt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Sterritt families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Sterritt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sterritt families in 1911.
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What did your Sterritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sterritt. 82% of Sterritt 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
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sterritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sterritt 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Sterritt. 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 831 military records available for the last name Sterritt. For the veterans among your Sterritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sterritt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sterritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sterritt in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sterritt 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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