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Steigerwaldt Family History

Steigerwaldt 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: Steigerwald, Steigerwalt, Stierwalt, Steuerwald, Stirewalt, Seewald

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Where is the Steigerwaldt family from?

You can see how Steigerwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steigerwaldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Steigerwaldt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Steigerwaldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steigerwaldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steigerwaldt 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 Steigerwaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Genl Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steigerwaldt. 100% of Steigerwaldt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Steigerwaldt women worked as a Genl Office.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Genl Office
    100%

What Steigerwaldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Steigerwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steigerwaldt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Steigerwaldt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Steigerwaldt. For the veterans among your Steigerwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steigerwaldt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Steigerwaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Steigerwaldt in 1965 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steigerwaldt 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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