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Steenburgh Family History

Steenburgh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Steinberg or Steinburg (see Stoneburg).

Also derived from Dutch and North German Steenberg.

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


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Where is the Steenburgh family from?

You can see how Steenburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenburgh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steenburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Steenburgh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steenburgh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Steenburgh families in 1841.
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What did your Steenburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steenburgh. 37% of Steenburgh men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Steenburgh women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steenburgh were Attendant and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Artist
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

What Steenburgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Steenburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenburgh 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Steenburgh. 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 487 military records available for the last name Steenburgh. For the veterans among your Steenburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenburgh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steenburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Steenburgh in 1962 was 46, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steenburgh 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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