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Steffy Family History

Steffy Surname Meaning

Variant of Steffey.

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


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Where is the Steffy family from?

You can see how Steffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steffy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Steffy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Steffy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steffy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steffy 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 Steffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffy. 18% of Steffy men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Steffy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steffy were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

What Steffy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Steffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffy 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Steffy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steffy. For the veterans among your Steffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Steffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Steffy in 1946 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steffy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steffy 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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