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Sturdivent Family History

Sturdivent 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, Student, Trivett, Scriven

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Where is the Sturdivent family from?

You can see how Sturdivent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturdivent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturdivent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Sturdivent families living in North Carolina. This was about 49% of all the recorded Sturdivent's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sturdivent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturdivent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sturdivent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturdivent. 100% of Sturdivent men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sturdivent women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Sturdivent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Sturdivent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturdivent 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sturdivent. 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 101 military records available for the last name Sturdivent. For the veterans among your Sturdivent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturdivent lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sturdivent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sturdivent in 1963 was 70, and 58 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturdivent 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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