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Sturden Family History

Sturden 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: Shurden, Burden, Sturman, Standen, Sturgeon, Sterken, Sturdy, Sturmer

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Where is the Sturden family from?

You can see how Sturden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturden families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sturden family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Sturden's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sturden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturden 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 33 census records available for the last name Sturden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturden 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sturden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sturden. For the veterans among your Sturden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturden lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Sturden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sturden in 1990 was 71, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturden 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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