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Sturgeon Family History

Sturgeon Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): from Middle English sturgeon ‘sturgeon’ (Old French esturgeon) a nickname related to some characteristic of this fish.

In some cases also an altered form Sturgill a surname of English origin.

In some cases possibly also an Americanized form (translation into English) of Breton or French Turgeon.

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


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Where is the Sturgeon family from?

You can see how Sturgeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturgeon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturgeon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 341 Sturgeon families living in Suffolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sturgeon's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Sturgeon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sturgeon. 16% of Sturgeon men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Sturgeon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturgeon were Retired and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Sturgeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturgeon 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sturgeon. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Sturgeon. For the veterans among your Sturgeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturgeon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sturgeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sturgeon in 1948 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturgeon 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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