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Steifer Family History

Steifer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steiner, Seifer, Steiger, Steiber, Steimer, Steier, Reifer, Speiser

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Where is the Steifer family from?

You can see how Steifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steifer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Steifer families living in Texas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Steifer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Steifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steifer 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 Steifer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Steifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Steifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steifer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Steifer. 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 198 military records available for the last name Steifer. For the veterans among your Steifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steifer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Steifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Steifer in 1954 was 48, and 34 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steifer 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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