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Steinburg Family History

Steinburg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Steinburg ‘stone castle’.

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


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Where is the Steinburg family from?

You can see how Steinburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steinburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Steinburg families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Steinburg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Steinburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinburg 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 Steinburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinburg. 31% of Steinburg men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Steinburg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinburg were Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Steinburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinburg 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Steinburg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steinburg. For the veterans among your Steinburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Steinburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Steinburg in 1964 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinburg 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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