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Sturghill Family History

Sturghill Surname Meaning

Variant of Sturgill a surname of English origin.

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


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Where is the Sturghill family from?

You can see how Sturghill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturghill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sturghill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sturghill families living in Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sturghill's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sturghill families in 1891.
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What did your Sturghill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturghill. 50% of Sturghill men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sturghill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturghill were Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sturghill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Sturghill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturghill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sturghill. 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 65 military records available for the last name Sturghill. For the veterans among your Sturghill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturghill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sturghill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sturghill in 1959 was 23, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturghill 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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