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Steckbeck Family History

Steckbeck Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic name from a compound of steg ‘path narrow bridge’ + beck ‘creek’ or a habitational name from a place called with this word.

Occupational name from steg ‘path narrow bridge’ + South German beck ‘baker’ denoting a baker who lived by a path or bridge.

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


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Where is the Steckbeck family from?

You can see how Steckbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Steckbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Steckbeck family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steckbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steckbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Steckbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steckbeck. 50% of Steckbeck men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Silk Weaver
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Steckbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckbeck 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Steckbeck. 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 93 military records available for the last name Steckbeck. For the veterans among your Steckbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckbeck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Steckbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Steckbeck in 1966 was 63, and 88 in 2003.

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