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Steier Family History

Steier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Steiger 2 and Steuer. German: habitational name for someone from Styria (German Steiermark); see Steyer compare Stayer.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Yiddish shtayer ‘impost duty’.

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


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Where is the Steier family from?

You can see how Steier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Steier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Steier families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Steier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Steier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steier 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 Steier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steier. 21% of Steier men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Steier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steier were Baker and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Bookeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steier 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 948 immigration records available for the last name Steier. 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 822 military records available for the last name Steier. For the veterans among your Steier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Steier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steier in 1954 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steier 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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