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Steinhofer Family History

Steinhofer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone living at a farm named Steinhof (see Steinhoff).

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


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Where is the Steinhofer family from?

You can see how Steinhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinhofer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Steinhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Steinhofer family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinhofer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Steinhofer families in 1871.
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What did your Steinhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinhofer. 60% of Steinhofer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Steinhofer women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Steinhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Steinhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinhofer 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Steinhofer. 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 422 military records available for the last name Steinhofer. For the veterans among your Steinhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinhofer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Steinhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Steinhofer in 1955 was 31, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steinhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinhofer 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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