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Stieben Family History

Stieben Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a habitational name from a place called Stieben-Berg near Wolfsburg (Lower Saxony).

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


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Where is the Stieben family from?

You can see how Stieben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stieben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stieben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stieben family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stieben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stieben families in 1891.
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What did your Stieben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stieben. 65% of Stieben men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    65%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stieben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stieben 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Stieben. 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 148 military records available for the last name Stieben. For the veterans among your Stieben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stieben lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stieben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stieben in 1958 was 24, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stieben 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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