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Steindorff Family History

Steindorff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steindorf, Steinhoff, Orendorff, Steinborn, Steinhorst, Ostendorf

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Where is the Steindorff family from?

You can see how Steindorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steindorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steindorff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Steindorff families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Steindorff's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Steindorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steindorff 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 Steindorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steindorff. 50% of Steindorff men worked as a Labor and 100% of Steindorff women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Steindorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Steindorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steindorff 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Steindorff. 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 125 military records available for the last name Steindorff. For the veterans among your Steindorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steindorff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Steindorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Steindorff in 1964 was 64, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steindorff 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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