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Steimetz Family History

Steimetz 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: Steinmetz, Steitz, Steimer, Steimel, Stentz, Steiner, Zeimet, Nemetz

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Where is the Steimetz family from?

You can see how Steimetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steimetz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Steimetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Steimetz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Steimetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steimetz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steimetz 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 Steimetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steimetz. 31% of Steimetz men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Steimetz women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steimetz were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Watchman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    37%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%

What Steimetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steimetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steimetz 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Steimetz. 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 108 military records available for the last name Steimetz. For the veterans among your Steimetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steimetz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Steimetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Steimetz in 1968 was 68, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steimetz 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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