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Sturon Family History

Sturon 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: Sturn, Staron, Styron, Strom, Sturman, Stern, Huron, Turo, Strong

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Where is the Sturon family from?

You can see how Sturon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Sturon families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sturon's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Sturon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sturon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturon. 28% of Sturon men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Sturon women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Butcher
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Sturon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturon 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sturon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sturon. For the veterans among your Sturon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Sturon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sturon in 1981 was 95, and 94 in 2003.

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