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Steinacher Family History

Steinacher Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from any of the places in Germany and Switzerland named Steinach.

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


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Where is the Steinacher family from?

You can see how Steinacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Steinacher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinacher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steinacher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinacher 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 Steinacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinacher. 50% of Steinacher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Steinacher women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinacher were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • General Farming
    17%
  • Electrician
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Steinacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Steinacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinacher 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Steinacher. 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 353 military records available for the last name Steinacher. For the veterans among your Steinacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinacher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Steinacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Steinacher in 1950 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steinacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinacher 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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