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Steffa Family History

Steffa 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: Steff, Steffl, Staffa, Steffan, Steffe, Stefka, Steffy, Stella, Stiff

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Where is the Steffa family from?

You can see how Steffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steffa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Steffa families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steffa's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Steffa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steffa 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 Steffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffa. 22% of Steffa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Steffa women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steffa were Machinist and Maid.

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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%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Steffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffa 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Steffa. 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 251 military records available for the last name Steffa. For the veterans among your Steffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffa lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Steffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Steffa in 1957 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steffa 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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