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Steffener Family History

Steffener 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: Steffen, Steffensen, Steffens, Steffler, Stevener, Steffee, Reffner

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Where is the Steffener family from?

You can see how Steffener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steffener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Steffener families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Steffener's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Steffener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Steffener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffener 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Steffener. 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 16 military records available for the last name Steffener. For the veterans among your Steffener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffener lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Steffener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Steffener in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steffener 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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