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Sturmer Family History

Sturmer Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Sturmer (Essex) name from the river Stour itself named with a word related to the ancient Germanic root stūr- ‘strong stiff fierce’ + Old English mere ‘pool’.

German (Stürmer): see Stuermer.

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


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Where is the Sturmer family from?

You can see how Sturmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Sturmer families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sturmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sturmer families in 1891.
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What did your Sturmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sturmer. 87% of Sturmer 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
    87%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • School Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sturmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturmer 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 982 immigration records available for the last name Sturmer. 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 Sturmer. For the veterans among your Sturmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturmer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sturmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sturmer in 1961 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturmer 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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