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Steigerwalt Family History

Steigerwalt Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Steigerwald.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Steigerwalt family from?

You can see how Steigerwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steigerwalt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steigerwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 133 Steigerwalt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Steigerwalt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steigerwalt families in 1880.
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What did your Steigerwalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Home Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steigerwalt. 27% of Steigerwalt men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Steigerwalt women worked as a Home Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steigerwalt were Machinist and No.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Foreman
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Work
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • No
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steigerwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steigerwalt 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Steigerwalt. 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 668 military records available for the last name Steigerwalt. For the veterans among your Steigerwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steigerwalt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Steigerwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Steigerwalt in 1951 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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