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Steidle Family History

Steidle Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from stiūdelīn a diminutive of stūde ‘thicket wilderness’.

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


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Where is the Steidle family from?

You can see how Steidle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steidle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steidle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Steidle families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steidle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Steidle families in 1891.
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What did your Steidle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steidle. 17% of Steidle men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Steidle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steidle were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    17%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steidle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steidle 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Steidle. 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 Steidle. For the veterans among your Steidle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steidle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Steidle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Steidle in 1953 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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