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Sturkie Family History

Sturkie Surname Meaning

Possibly English: variant of Starkey.

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


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Where is the Sturkie family from?

You can see how Sturkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturkie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sturkie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sturkie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sturkie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturkie 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 Sturkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sturkie. 100% of Sturkie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sturkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturkie 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Sturkie. 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 677 military records available for the last name Sturkie. For the veterans among your Sturkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturkie lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Sturkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sturkie in 1940 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturkie 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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