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Sturmer Family History

Sturmer Name 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


Similar surnames: Turner, Stammer, Sturman, Summer, Stuermer, Stermer, Stormer, Storer

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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 1880 there were 24 Sturmer families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sturmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sturmer families in 1880.
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What did your Sturmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturmer. 20% of Sturmer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sturmer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturmer were Clerk and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
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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 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 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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