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Von Steen Family History

Von Steen 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: Von Stein, Bonesteel, Van Veen, Osteen, Von Haden, Von Essen

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Where is the Von Steen family from?

You can see how Von Steen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Steen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Von Steen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Steen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Von Steen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Von Steen 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 146 census records available for the last name Von Steen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Steen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Von Steen. 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 103 military records available for the last name Von Steen. For the veterans among your Von Steen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Steen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Von Steen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Von Steen in 1968 was 82, and 79 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Von Steen 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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