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Sturdavant Family History

Sturdavant 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, Savant, St. Amant

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Where is the Sturdavant family from?

You can see how Sturdavant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturdavant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturdavant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sturdavant families living in New Hampshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sturdavant's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Sturdavant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturdavant 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 Sturdavant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturdavant. 55% of Sturdavant men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sturdavant women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturdavant were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Sturdavant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sturdavant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturdavant 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sturdavant. 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 200 military records available for the last name Sturdavant. For the veterans among your Sturdavant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturdavant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sturdavant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sturdavant in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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