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Sturdvant Family History

Sturdvant 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, Servant, Strang

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Where is the Sturdvant family from?

You can see how Sturdvant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturdvant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturdvant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sturdvant families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sturdvant's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sturdvant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturdvant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sturdvant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturdvant. 56% of Sturdvant men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sturdvant women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturdvant were Farming and Maid.

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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
    56%
  • Driver
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sturdvant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Sturdvant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturdvant 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sturdvant. 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 54 military records available for the last name Sturdvant. For the veterans among your Sturdvant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturdvant lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Sturdvant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sturdvant in 1991 was 58, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturdvant 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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