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Sturdifant Family History

Sturdifant 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: Sturdivant, Sturdevant, Sturtevant, Sturman, Student, Trufant

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Where is the Sturdifant family from?

You can see how Sturdifant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturdifant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Sturdifant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Sturdifant families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Sturdifant's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sturdifant families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Sturdifant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturdifant 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sturdifant. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sturdifant. For the veterans among your Sturdifant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturdifant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturdifant 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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