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Shteir Family History

Shteir Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stein, Steer, Soter, Shier, Sater, Shaer, Shein, Shakir, Steig, Stair

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Where is the Shteir family from?

You can see how Shteir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shteir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shteir family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shteir's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Shteir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shteir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Shteir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shteir 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shteir. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shteir. For the veterans among your Shteir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shteir lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Shteir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shteir in 1965 was 82, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shteir 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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