Origins of the Sturge surname

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    In 1921, most Sturges lived in london

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    650 Sturge Travel & migration records
    2,200 Sturges found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Sturge

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    What are the most common Sturge first names?

    Joseph

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Sturges

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Sturges in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    24

    Private Means

    13

    At Home

    4

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Sturges in 1921

    French Polisher

    11

    Carpenter

    8

    Upholsterer

    8

    Corn Merchant

    7

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

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