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Steigenga Family History

Steigenga 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: Stegenga, Stigen, Teigen, Steiger, Steighner, Stegen, Stein, Stelling

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Where is the Steigenga family from?

You can see how Steigenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steigenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Steigenga families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Steigenga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Steigenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steigenga 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 Steigenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steigenga. 50% of Steigenga men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Steigenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Steigenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steigenga 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Steigenga. 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 46 military records available for the last name Steigenga. For the veterans among your Steigenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steigenga lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Steigenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Steigenga in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steigenga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steigenga 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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