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Sturdevvant Family History

Sturdevvant 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: Sturdevant, Sturtevant, Sturdivant, Student, Stuedemann, Stuyvesant

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Where is the Sturdevvant family from?

You can see how Sturdevvant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturdevvant family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sturdevvant families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Sturdevvant's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sturdevvant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturdevvant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Sturdevvant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturdevvant 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sturdevvant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Sturdevvant. For the veterans among your Sturdevvant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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