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Steinhoffer Family History

Steinhoffer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steinhofer, Steinhoff, Steinhilber, Steinhauser, Steinhauer

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Where is the Steinhoffer family from?

You can see how Steinhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Steinhoffer families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steinhoffer's in USA. California had the highest population of Steinhoffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinhoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Steinhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinhoffer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Steinhoffer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Steinhoffer. For the veterans among your Steinhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinhoffer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Steinhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Steinhoffer in 1983 was 75, and 63 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinhoffer 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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