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Steenberg Family History

Steenberg Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: habitational name from any of several places so called named with Middle Low German stēn ‘stone’ + berc ‘mountain hill’.

Scandinavian: variant of Stenberg.

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


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Where is the Steenberg family from?

You can see how Steenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Steenberg families living in Durham. This was about 68% of all the recorded Steenberg's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Steenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Steenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steenberg. 80% of Steenberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Dressmaker Assistant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Steenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenberg 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Steenberg. 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 648 military records available for the last name Steenberg. For the veterans among your Steenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Steenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Steenberg in 1955 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steenberg 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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