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Steighner Family History

Steighner Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Stegner a topographic name for someone who lived by a steep uphill path from a derivative of Steg or of Steichner a variant of Steichen.

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


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Where is the Steighner family from?

You can see how Steighner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steighner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steighner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Steighner families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Steighner's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Steighner families in 1891.
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What did your Steighner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steighner. 72% of Steighner men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Driller
    29%

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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Steighner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steighner 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Steighner. 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 176 military records available for the last name Steighner. For the veterans among your Steighner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steighner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steighner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Steighner in 1962 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steighner 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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