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Sturgill Family History

Sturgill Name Meaning

Altered form of English Stodgell . See also Stogdell . Compare Stargell Sturgell Sturghill and Sturgeon

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


Similar surnames: Sturgell, Stargell, Stargel, Stuchell, Studstill, Turville, Surrell

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Where is the Sturgill family from?

You can see how Sturgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sturgill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sturgill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Sturgill families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sturgill's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sturgill families in 1911.
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What did your Sturgill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sturgill. 22% of Sturgill men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Sturgill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sturgill were Coal Loader and Saleslady. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Coal Loader
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sturgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sturgill 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Sturgill. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sturgill. For the veterans among your Sturgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sturgill lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sturgill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sturgill in 1943 was 29, and 62 in 2004.

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