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Sturrup Family History

Sturrup Surname Meaning

see Stirrup.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sturrup family from?

You can see how Sturrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturrup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sturrup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Sturrup families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sturrup's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sturrup families in 1911.
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What did your Sturrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturrup. 50% of Sturrup men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sturrup women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturrup were Porter and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bar Boy
    17%
  • Watchmaker
    17%
  • Porter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Sturrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sturrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturrup 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sturrup. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 196 military records available for the last name Sturrup. For the veterans among your Sturrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturrup lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sturrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sturrup in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturrup 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.

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