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Steichen Family History

Steichen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stauch.

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


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Where is the Steichen family from?

You can see how Steichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steichen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steichen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Steichen families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steichen's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Steichen families in 1841.
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What did your Steichen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rag Sorter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steichen. 100% of Steichen women worked as a Rag Sorter.

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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

  • Rag Sorter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steichen 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Steichen. 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 430 military records available for the last name Steichen. For the veterans among your Steichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steichen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Steichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steichen in 1963 was 58, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steichen 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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