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Steinmetz Family History

Steinmetz Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Middle High German steinmetze.

German Steinmetz ‘stonemason worker in stone’.

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


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Where is the Steinmetz family from?

You can see how Steinmetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinmetz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steinmetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Steinmetz families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Steinmetz's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Steinmetz families in 1891.
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What did your Steinmetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tobacconist Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steinmetz. 100% of Steinmetz men worked as a Tobacconist Assistant and 50% of Steinmetz 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tobacconist Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Domestic Duties General
    15%
  • Cashier bar Attendant
    15%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Steinmetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinmetz 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Steinmetz. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Steinmetz. For the veterans among your Steinmetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinmetz lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Steinmetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Steinmetz in 1941 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinmetz 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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