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Steinke Family History

Steinke Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Middle Low German stēn ‘stone’. Compare Stein

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


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Where is the Steinke family from?

You can see how Steinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Steinke families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Steinke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steinke families in 1891.
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What did your Steinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steinke. 100% of Steinke 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 17,000 census records available for the last name Steinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinke 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Steinke. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Steinke. For the veterans among your Steinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinke lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Steinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steinke in 1940 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinke 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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