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Steib Family History

Steib Surname Meaning

German: dialect variant of Staub. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Steib family from?

You can see how Steib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steib family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Steib families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Steib's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steib families in 1891.
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What did your Steib ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steib 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Steib. 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 Steib. For the veterans among your Steib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steib lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Steib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Steib in 1951 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steib 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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