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Sturdivan Family History

Sturdivan 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, Sturman, Sullivan, Sturtevant, Turpin, Kurian

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Where is the Sturdivan family from?

You can see how Sturdivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturdivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturdivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sturdivan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sturdivan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sturdivan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturdivan 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 Sturdivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sturdivan. 60% of Sturdivan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

What Sturdivan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sturdivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturdivan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sturdivan. 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 249 military records available for the last name Sturdivan. For the veterans among your Sturdivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturdivan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sturdivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sturdivan in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturdivan 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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