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Sturd Family History

Sturd 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: Sturm, Sturdy, Sturn, Sturz, Stuard, Turk, Sund, Stork, Tur, Star

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Where is the Sturd family from?

You can see how Sturd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sturd families living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sturd's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Sturd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sturd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ground Caretaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sturd. 100% of Sturd men worked as a Ground Caretaker. .

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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

  • Ground Caretaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Sturd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturd 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Sturd. 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 176 military records available for the last name Sturd. For the veterans among your Sturd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturd lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sturd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sturd in 1967 was 57, and 87 in 2000.

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