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Sturkin Family History

Sturkin 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: Sturkie, Sturman, Turpin, Turin, Sturgis, Sterken, Starin, Durkin

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Where is the Sturkin family from?

You can see how Sturkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sturkin families living in Arkansas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sturkin's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Sturkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sturkin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sturkin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Sturkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturkin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sturkin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sturkin. For the veterans among your Sturkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturkin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Sturkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sturkin in 1970 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

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