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Sturdevant Family History

Sturdevant Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sturdivant.

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


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Where is the Sturdevant family from?

You can see how Sturdevant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturdevant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturdevant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 28 Sturdevant families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Sturdevant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sturdevant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturdevant 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 Sturdevant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturdevant. 20% of Sturdevant men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Sturdevant women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturdevant were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Sturdevant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturdevant 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Sturdevant. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sturdevant. For the veterans among your Sturdevant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturdevant lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sturdevant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sturdevant in 1947 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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