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Steinmer Family History

Steinmer 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: Steiner, Steimer, Stringer, Steinberg, Stenner, Stebner, Seiner

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Where is the Steinmer family from?

You can see how Steinmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Steinmer family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steinmer's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Steinmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinmer 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 60 census records available for the last name Steinmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinmer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Steinmer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Steinmer. For the veterans among your Steinmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinmer lifespan?

Average Steinmer life expectancy in 1977 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinmer 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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