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Sturr Family History

Sturr 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: Starr, Sturm, Storr, Spurr, Stuhr, Sturn, Sturz, Shurr, Sterr, Turk

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Where is the Sturr family from?

You can see how Sturr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Sturr families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sturr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sturr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sturr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturr. 46% of Sturr men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sturr women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturr were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sturr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturr 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Sturr. 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 288 military records available for the last name Sturr. For the veterans among your Sturr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturr lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sturr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sturr in 1955 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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