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Sturzer Family History

Sturzer 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: Sturmer, Turner, Storer, Sulzer, Stuber, Stuhler, Stucker, Starker

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Where is the Sturzer family from?

You can see how Sturzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sturzer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sturzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sturzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturzer 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 108 census records available for the last name Sturzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturzer 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Sturzer. 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 612 military records available for the last name Sturzer. For the veterans among your Sturzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturzer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Sturzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sturzer in 1972 was 76, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturzer 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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