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Steigman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steigmann: variant of Stegmann.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname or artificial name from a derivative of German steigen.

Yiddish shtaygn ‘to climb’ + German Mann Yiddish man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Steigman family from?

You can see how Steigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steigman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Steigman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Steigman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steigman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steigman families in 1891.
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What did your Steigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steigman. 100% of Steigman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steigman 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Steigman. 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 300 military records available for the last name Steigman. For the veterans among your Steigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steigman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Steigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Steigman in 1955 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steigman 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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