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Steffee Name Meaning

Variant of Steffey .

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


Similar surnames: Steffel, Steffy, Steffe, Steffan, Staffen, Sheffer, Jaffee, Stehle

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Where is the Steffee family from?

You can see how Steffee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Steffee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Steffee families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steffee's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Steffee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steffee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steffee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffee. 38% of Steffee men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Steffee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steffee were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steffee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffee 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Steffee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 410 military records available for the last name Steffee. For the veterans among your Steffee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffee lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Steffee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Steffee in 1952 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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