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Sturzenegger Family History

Sturzenegger 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: Strenger, Sterzinger, Stringer, Niffenegger, Durrenberger, Sprenger

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Where is the Sturzenegger family from?

You can see how Sturzenegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturzenegger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturzenegger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sturzenegger families living in Indiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sturzenegger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sturzenegger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturzenegger 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 Sturzenegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturzenegger. 58% of Sturzenegger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sturzenegger women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sturzenegger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Sturzenegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturzenegger 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Sturzenegger. 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 214 military records available for the last name Sturzenegger. For the veterans among your Sturzenegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturzenegger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sturzenegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sturzenegger in 1949 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturzenegger 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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