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Sturgus Family History

Sturgus 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: Sturgis, Sturges, Surges, Straus, Surfus, Sturms, Sturgess, Burgus

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Where is the Sturgus family from?

You can see how Sturgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturgus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturgus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sturgus families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sturgus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sturgus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturgus 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 Sturgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sturgus. 67% of Sturgus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Draftsman
    34%

What Sturgus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Sturgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturgus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sturgus. 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 54 military records available for the last name Sturgus. For the veterans among your Sturgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturgus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Sturgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sturgus in 1968 was 70, and 100 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sturgus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturgus 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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