This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Steinbeck family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Steinbeck Family History

Steinbeck Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of various places called Steinbeck. South German (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Steinbach.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Steinbeck family from?

You can see how Steinbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steinbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Steinbeck families living in Yorkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Steinbeck's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Steinbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Steinbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinbeck. 19% of Steinbeck men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Steinbeck women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinbeck were Owner and Teacher.

View Census Data for Steinbeck | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Owner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    16%
  • Beauty Operator
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Steinbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Steinbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinbeck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Steinbeck

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Steinbeck. 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.

View all Steinbeck immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Steinbeck. For the veterans among your Steinbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Steinbeck military records

You've only scratched the surface of Steinbeck family history

Discover More

What is the average Steinbeck lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Steinbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Steinbeck in 1945 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steinbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinbeck 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Steinbeck family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial