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Steines Family History

Steines Surname Meaning

Possibly also an altered form of English Staines. In some cases also an altered form of Norwegian Steinnes: habitational name from the farm name Steinnes in Ryfylke; see Stennes.

German and Luxembourgish: derivative of German Stein.

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


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You can see how Steines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steines family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steines families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Steines families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Steines's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steines families in 1891.
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What did your Steines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steines. 67% of Steines women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 478 immigration records available for the last name Steines. 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 417 military records available for the last name Steines. For the veterans among your Steines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steines lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Steines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Steines in 1945 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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