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Sturek Family History

Sturek 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: Turek, Starek, Turk, Storer, Stork, Turck, Stuber, Sturm, Terek

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Where is the Sturek family from?

You can see how Sturek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sturek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sturek families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sturek's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sturek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturek 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 Sturek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturek. 43% of Sturek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sturek women worked as a Press Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturek were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Sturek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Sturek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturek 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Sturek. 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 152 military records available for the last name Sturek. For the veterans among your Sturek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sturek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sturek in 1965 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturek 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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