Origins of the Stearns surname
About the Stearnses
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Interesting facts about Stearns
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Stearns surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
Who were Stearnses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Stearnses.
What are the most common Stearns first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Stearnses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Stearnses in 1921
General Servant Domestic
6
House Keeper
5
Housemaid Domestic
5
Charwoman
4
Horse Hair Weaver
4
Common male occupations for Stearnses in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
30
Farm Hands
26
Farm Labourer
18
General Farmers
17
Tinsmiths
13
