Sturgis Family History

Sturgis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Turgoose with prosthetic initial S- ultimately from the Middle English personal name Turgis a Norman form of Old Norse Thorgils Thorgisl with ancient Germanic -gis replacing Old Norse -gisl.

The name ultimately derives from the divine name Thórr ‘Thor’ + an element corresponding to ancient Germanic and Old English gisl ‘hostage pledge’.

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

Similar surnames: Sturman, Burgin, Starin, Sturmer, Duris, Sturges, Sluis, Stratis, Sturm, Sergio

254,000 record(s) for Sturgis

44K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
14K	Military Records
3K	Immigration Records
26K	Census and Voter Lists
165K	Member Trees

Where is the Sturgis family from?

You can see how Sturgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturgis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturgis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Sturgis families living in Maryland. This was about 24% of all the recorded Sturgis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sturgis families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturgis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sturgis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturgis. 23% of Sturgis men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Sturgis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturgis were Clerk and Maid.

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

23%

Farmer

16%

Salesman

7%

Clerk

4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

9%

Laborer

7%

Housewife

7%

Maid

7%

What Sturgis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 26K census records available for the last name Sturgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturgis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Sturgis. 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.

Military Records

There are 14K military records available for the last name Sturgis. For the veterans among your Sturgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Sturgis lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sturgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sturgis in 1943 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturgis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.