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Steffensmeier Family History

Steffensmeier Surname Meaning

North German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose personal name was Steffen

(or if the middle -s- is possessive one whose landlord's name was Steffen).

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


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Where is the Steffensmeier family from?

You can see how Steffensmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffensmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Steffensmeier families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Steffensmeier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Steffensmeier families in 1920.
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What did your Steffensmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffensmeier. 36% of Steffensmeier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Steffensmeier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steffensmeier were Laborer and House 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Steffensmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffensmeier 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Steffensmeier. 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 64 military records available for the last name Steffensmeier. For the veterans among your Steffensmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffensmeier lifespan?

Average Steffensmeier life expectancy in 2003 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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