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Steffler Family History

Steffler Surname Meaning

South German: patronymic from Steffl.

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


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Where is the Steffler family from?

You can see how Steffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steffler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Steffler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steffler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steffler families in 1891.
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What did your Steffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffler. 20% of Steffler men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Steffler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steffler were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Steffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Steffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffler 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Steffler. 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 413 military records available for the last name Steffler. For the veterans among your Steffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Steffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Steffler in 1957 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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