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Steinhoff Family History

Steinhoff Surname Meaning

North German: standardized form of Steenhoff from Middle Low German stēn ‘stone’ + hof ‘farmstead manor farm’; a topographic name for someone whose farm had stony soil or was distinguished by some conspicuous boulder or rocky outcrop.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Stein ‘stone’ + Hof ‘farmstead manor farm court’.

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


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Where is the Steinhoff family from?

You can see how Steinhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinhoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Steinhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Steinhoff families living in Essex. This was about 92% of all the recorded Steinhoff's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Steinhoff families in 1891.
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What did your Steinhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinhoff. 19% of Steinhoff men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Steinhoff women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinhoff were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Steinhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinhoff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Steinhoff. 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 Steinhoff. For the veterans among your Steinhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinhoff lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Steinhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Steinhoff in 1948 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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