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Sturin Family History

Sturin 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: Turin, Starin, Sturn, Stein, Sturman, Turpin, Stern, Tarin, Suri

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Where is the Sturin family from?

You can see how Sturin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Sturin families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sturin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sturin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturin 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 273 census records available for the last name Sturin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturin 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Sturin. 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 150 military records available for the last name Sturin. For the veterans among your Sturin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturin 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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