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Steffan Family History

Steffan Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Steffen and Stephan.

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


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Where is the Steffan family from?

You can see how Steffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steffan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Steffan families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Steffan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Steffan families in 1891.
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What did your Steffan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steffan. 100% of Steffan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Steffan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steffan. For the veterans among your Steffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Steffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Steffan in 1953 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steffan 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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