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Stirdivant Family History

Stirdivant Name 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: Sturdivant, Sturdevant, Sturtevant, Scrivani, Stirling, Stirrat

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Where is the Stirdivant family from?

You can see how Stirdivant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirdivant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stirdivant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Stirdivant families living in Wisconsin. This was about 72% of all the recorded Stirdivant's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stirdivant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirdivant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stirdivant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stirdivant. 60% of Stirdivant men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Stirdivant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirdivant 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Stirdivant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Stirdivant. For the veterans among your Stirdivant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirdivant lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Stirdivant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stirdivant in 1956 was 54, and 65 in 2001.

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