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Steinhilber Family History

Steinhilber Surname Meaning

German (Württemberg): habitational name for someone from Steinhilben named with Old High German stein ‘stone’ + hülwe hülbe ‘puddle muddy or marshy ground’.

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


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Where is the Steinhilber family from?

You can see how Steinhilber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinhilber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Steinhilber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Steinhilber families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Steinhilber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Steinhilber families in 1891.
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What did your Steinhilber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinhilber. 20% of Steinhilber men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Steinhilber women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinhilber were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steinhilber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinhilber 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Steinhilber. 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 944 military records available for the last name Steinhilber. For the veterans among your Steinhilber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinhilber lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Steinhilber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Steinhilber in 1949 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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