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Sturkie Family History

Sturkie Name Meaning

Possibly English: variant of Starkey .

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


Similar surnames: Starkie, Sturkey, Stucky, Sturman, Strope, Turkel, Stocke, Turbin

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Where is the Sturkie family from?

You can see how Sturkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturkie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Sturkie families living in South Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sturkie's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Sturkie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sturkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturkie. 20% of Sturkie men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Sturkie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturkie were Farm Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Spinner
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sturkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturkie 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Sturkie. 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 677 military records available for the last name Sturkie. For the veterans among your Sturkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturkie lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Sturkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sturkie in 1940 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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