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Steinfelt Family History

Steinfelt 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: Steinfeld, Steinfeldt, Sternfeld, Seinfeld, Steinert, Kleinfeld

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Where is the Steinfelt family from?

You can see how Steinfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinfelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Steinfelt families living in Maryland. This was about 24% of all the recorded Steinfelt's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Steinfelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinfelt 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 Steinfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinfelt. 34% of Steinfelt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Steinfelt women worked as a House Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Finisher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Steinfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Steinfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinfelt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Steinfelt. 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 73 military records available for the last name Steinfelt. For the veterans among your Steinfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinfelt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Steinfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Steinfelt in 1974 was 86, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steinfelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinfelt 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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