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Sturde Family History

Sturde 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: Sturdy, Stude, Stride, Study, Sturm, Stubbe, Stare, Sterle, Sturmer

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Where is the Sturde family from?

You can see how Sturde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Sturde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sturde family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sturde's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sturde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Sturde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturde 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sturde. 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 military records available for the last name Sturde. For the veterans among your Sturde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturde lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Sturde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sturde in 1988 was 33, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturde 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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