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Sturz Family History

Sturz Surname Meaning

German (also Stürz): variant of Sturtz.

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


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Where is the Sturz family from?

You can see how Sturz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sturz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sturz families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sturz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sturz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sturz 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 Sturz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturz. 50% of Sturz men worked as an Accountant and 100% of Sturz women worked as a 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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sturz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sturz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturz 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Sturz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sturz. For the veterans among your Sturz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sturz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sturz in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sturz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sturz 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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