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Sturtzer Family History

Sturtzer 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: Sturmer, Stetzer, Stitzer, Statzer, Kurtzer, Stutler, Sturtz

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Where is the Sturtzer family from?

You can see how Sturtzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturtzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturtzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sturtzer families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sturtzer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sturtzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturtzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sturtzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sturtzer. 100% of Sturtzer women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Sturtzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturtzer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sturtzer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sturtzer. For the veterans among your Sturtzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturtzer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sturtzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sturtzer in 1966 was 80, and 92 in 2003.

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