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Steemer Family History

Steemer 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: Steeber, Steimer, Stemmer, Stermer, Steever, Steer, Steiner, Stammer

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Where is the Steemer family from?

You can see how Steemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steemer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Steemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Steemer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Steemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steemer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steemer 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 Steemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steemer. 100% of Steemer 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
    100%

What Steemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Steemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steemer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Steemer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Steemer. For the veterans among your Steemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steemer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Steemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Steemer in 1958 was 45, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steemer 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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