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Steinhauer Family History

Steinhauer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a quarryman or stonemason from Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + an agent derivative of houwen ‘to cut’.

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


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Where is the Steinhauer family from?

You can see how Steinhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinhauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steinhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Steinhauer families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Steinhauer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steinhauer families in 1891.
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What did your Steinhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steinhauer. 60% of Steinhauer 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
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Steinhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinhauer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Steinhauer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Steinhauer. For the veterans among your Steinhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinhauer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Steinhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Steinhauer in 1946 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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