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Steder Family History

Steder 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: Steer, Steuer, Steger, Stader, Stever, Stender, Steber, Steier

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Where is the Steder family from?

You can see how Steder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Steder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Steder families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Steder's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Steder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steder 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 Steder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steder. 54% of Steder men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Steder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steder were Laborer and Milliner.

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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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Milliner
    29%

What Steder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steder 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Steder. 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 117 military records available for the last name Steder. For the veterans among your Steder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Steder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Steder in 1959 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steder 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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