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Sturkey Family History

Sturkey Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Starkey.

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


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Where is the Sturkey family from?

You can see how Sturkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sturkey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sturkey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sturkey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sturkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturkey. 38% of Sturkey men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Sturkey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturkey were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • House Work
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%

What Sturkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sturkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturkey 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Sturkey. 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 462 military records available for the last name Sturkey. For the veterans among your Sturkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturkey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sturkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sturkey in 1952 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturkey 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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