This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Steffenhagen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Steffenhagen Family History

Steffenhagen Surname Meaning

North German: probably a habitational name from a minor place called with the personal name Steffen

+ Middle Low German hagen ‘enclosure’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Steffenhagen family from?

You can see how Steffenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffenhagen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steffenhagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Steffenhagen families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Steffenhagen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steffenhagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steffenhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Steffenhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffenhagen. 36% of Steffenhagen men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Steffenhagen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steffenhagen were Carpenter and Housemaid.

View Census Data for Steffenhagen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housemaid
    16%

What Steffenhagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steffenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffenhagen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Steffenhagen

Passenger Lists

There are 301 immigration records available for the last name Steffenhagen. 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.

View all Steffenhagen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 551 military records available for the last name Steffenhagen. For the veterans among your Steffenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Steffenhagen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Steffenhagen family history

Discover More

What is the average Steffenhagen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steffenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Steffenhagen in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steffenhagen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steffenhagen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Steffenhagen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial