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Steffensrud Family History

Steffensrud 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: Stensrud, Steffenson, Steffensen, Steffens, Steffen, Steenrod

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Where is the Steffensrud family from?

You can see how Steffensrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffensrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Steffensrud family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steffensrud's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Steffensrud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steffensrud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Steffensrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffensrud. 50% of Steffensrud men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Steffensrud women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Steffensrud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Steffensrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffensrud 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Steffensrud. 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 13 military records available for the last name Steffensrud. For the veterans among your Steffensrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffensrud lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Steffensrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Steffensrud in 1971 was 76, and 70 in 2001.

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