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Steiper Family History

Steiper 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: Steiner, Stemper, Stepper, Steiger, Steiber, Steimer, Steier, Stopper

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Where is the Steiper family from?

You can see how Steiper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steiper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steiper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Steiper families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Steiper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steiper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steiper 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 Steiper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steiper. 100% of Steiper men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Steiper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steiper 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Steiper. 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 52 military records available for the last name Steiper. For the veterans among your Steiper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steiper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Steiper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Steiper in 1966 was 84, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steiper 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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