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Steiffer Family History

Steiffer 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: Stauffer, Schiffer, Steiner, Seifer, Stifter, Pfeiffer, Steiger

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Where is the Steiffer family from?

You can see how Steiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steiffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steiffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Steiffer family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Steiffer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Steiffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steiffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Steiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steiffer 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Steiffer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Steiffer. For the veterans among your Steiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steiffer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Steiffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Steiffer in 1969 was 82, and 89 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steiffer 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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