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Steininger Family History

Steininger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Steiningen in the Rhineland or Steining in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Steininger family from?

You can see how Steininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steininger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steininger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Steininger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steininger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steininger families in 1891.
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What did your Steininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steininger. 21% of Steininger men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Steininger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steininger were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Steininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steininger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Steininger. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Steininger. For the veterans among your Steininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steininger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Steininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Steininger in 1942 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steininger 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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