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Steiman Family History

Steiman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steimann: probably a variant of Steinmann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Steinman.

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


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Where is the Steiman family from?

You can see how Steiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Steiman families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steiman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Steiman families in 1891.
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What did your Steiman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steiman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Steiman. 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 227 military records available for the last name Steiman. For the veterans among your Steiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steiman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Steiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Steiman in 1957 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steiman 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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