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Steffens Family History

Steffens Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from Steffen. English: variant of Stevens.

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


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Where is the Steffens family from?

You can see how Steffens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steffens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Steffens families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Steffens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steffens families in 1891.
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What did your Steffens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steffens. 100% of Steffens 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
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Steffens. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Steffens. For the veterans among your Steffens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffens lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Steffens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Steffens in 1947 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steffens 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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