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Steifvater Family History

Steifvater 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: Stiefvater, Steinbauer, Stifter, Steinhauer, Steinauer, Steiner

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Where is the Steifvater family from?

You can see how Steifvater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steifvater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Steifvater family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steifvater's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Steifvater families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Steifvater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steifvater 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Steifvater. 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 Steifvater. For the veterans among your Steifvater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steifvater lifespan?

Average Steifvater life expectancy in 1991 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steifvater 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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