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Sturn Family History

Sturn Surname Meaning

German: possibly of Slavic origin related to Czech studnice ‘well spring’.

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


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Where is the Sturn family from?

You can see how Sturn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Sturn families living in Alberta. This was about 73% of all the recorded Sturn's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sturn families in 1911.
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What did your Sturn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturn. 22% of Sturn men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Sturn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturn were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sturn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturn 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Sturn. 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 832 military records available for the last name Sturn. For the veterans among your Sturn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sturn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sturn in 1963 was 69, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturn 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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