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Steinbaugh Family History

Steinbaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of Steinbach.

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


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Where is the Steinbaugh family from?

You can see how Steinbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steinbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Steinbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steinbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steinbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinbaugh 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 Steinbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinbaugh. 28% of Steinbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Steinbaugh women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinbaugh were Clerk and Clerical.

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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
    28%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerical
    20%

What Steinbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steinbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinbaugh 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Steinbaugh. 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 383 military records available for the last name Steinbaugh. For the veterans among your Steinbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinbaugh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Steinbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Steinbaugh in 1961 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinbaugh 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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