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Steinhaus Family History

Steinhaus Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone living in a stone-built house from Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + hūs ‘house’.

German Stein + Haus or a habitational name from any of the many places called Steinhaus for example near Fulda and near Wels in Austria.

In some cases the Jewish name is artificial.

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


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You can see how Steinhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinhaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Steinhaus families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Steinhaus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steinhaus families in 1891.
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What did your Steinhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steinhaus. 100% of Steinhaus 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steinhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinhaus 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Steinhaus. 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 Steinhaus. For the veterans among your Steinhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinhaus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Steinhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Steinhaus in 1955 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinhaus 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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