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Sturges Family History

Sturges Name Meaning

English: variant of Sturgis .

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


Similar surnames: Sturgess, Stukes, Sturgis, Sturkey, Burges, Surles, Stires, Squyres

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Where is the Sturges family from?

You can see how Sturges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 43 Sturges families living in Connecticut. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sturges's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Sturges families in 1840.
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What did your Sturges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturges. 13% of Sturges men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Sturges women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturges were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Sturges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturges 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Sturges. 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 Sturges. For the veterans among your Sturges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturges lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Sturges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sturges in 1941 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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