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Steifman Family History

Steifman 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: Steigman, Steinman, Steiman, Steckman, Stellman, Steerman, Steadman

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Where is the Steifman family from?

You can see how Steifman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steifman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steifman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Steifman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Steifman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Steifman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steifman 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 36 census records available for the last name Steifman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steifman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Steifman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Steifman. For the veterans among your Steifman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steifman lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Steifman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Steifman in 1992 was 73, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steifman 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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