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Sturey Family History

Sturey 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, Storey, Sturkey, Strey, Stukey, Turek, Storer, Turley, Study

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Where is the Sturey family from?

You can see how Sturey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sturey families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sturey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sturey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturey 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 172 census records available for the last name Sturey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sturey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sturey. For the veterans among your Sturey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Sturey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sturey in 1974 was 80, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturey 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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