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Sturgess Family History

Sturgess Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sturgis.

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


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Where is the Sturgess family from?

You can see how Sturgess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturgess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturgess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 312 Sturgess families living in Leicestershire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Sturgess's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Sturgess families in 1891.
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What did your Sturgess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sturgess. 11% of Sturgess men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Sturgess women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturgess were Gardener and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Sturgess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturgess 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sturgess. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sturgess. For the veterans among your Sturgess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturgess lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sturgess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sturgess in 1944 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturgess 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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