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Steckmeister Family History

Steckmeister 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: Werkmeister, Wehrmeister, Schulmeister, Schmeisser, Neumeister

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What did your Steckmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steckmeister. 100% of Steckmeister women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Steckmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckmeister 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Steckmeister. 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 15 military records available for the last name Steckmeister. For the veterans among your Steckmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckmeister lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Steckmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Steckmeister in 1963 was 89, and 82 in 1984.

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