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Stirgus Family History

Stirgus Name Meaning

African American: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Sturgis, Straus, Stires, Sturges, Strauss, Stigers, Fergus, Startup

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Where is the Stirgus family from?

You can see how Stirgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirgus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stirgus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Stirgus families living in Mississippi. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stirgus's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Stirgus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirgus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stirgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Exective was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stirgus. 60% of Stirgus men worked as an Exective. .

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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

  • Exective
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Stirgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirgus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Stirgus. 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 84 military records available for the last name Stirgus. For the veterans among your Stirgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirgus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stirgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stirgus in 1954 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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