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Sturtevant Family History

Sturtevant Name Meaning

English: variant of Sturdivant .

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


Similar surnames: Sturgeon, Sturdevant, Sturman, Street, Shireman, Current, Student

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Where is the Sturtevant family from?

You can see how Sturtevant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturtevant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturtevant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 60 Sturtevant families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sturtevant's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sturtevant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturtevant 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 Sturtevant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturtevant. 17% of Sturtevant men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Sturtevant women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturtevant were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Sturtevant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturtevant 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sturtevant. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Sturtevant. For the veterans among your Sturtevant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturtevant lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sturtevant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Sturtevant in 1952 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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