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Sturgell Family History

Sturgell Surname Meaning

Variant of Sturgill a surname of English origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sturgell family from?

You can see how Sturgell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturgell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturgell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Sturgell families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sturgell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sturgell families in 1891.
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What did your Sturgell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturgell. 28% of Sturgell men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Sturgell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturgell were Miner and Salesman.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Sturgell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sturgell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturgell 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Sturgell. 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 628 military records available for the last name Sturgell. For the veterans among your Sturgell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturgell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sturgell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sturgell in 1946 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturgell 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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