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Sturr Family History

Sturr 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: Starr, Sturm, Storr, Spurr, Stuhr, Sturn, Sturz, Shurr, Sterr, Turk

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Where is the Sturr family from?

You can see how Sturr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sturr families living in Essex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Sturr's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sturr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturr 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 Sturr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sturr. 100% of Sturr 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Sturr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturr 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Sturr. 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 288 military records available for the last name Sturr. For the veterans among your Sturr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturr lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sturr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sturr in 1955 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sturr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturr 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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