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Steinmiller Family History

Steinmiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steinmüller. distinguishing name for a miller whose mill was built of stone or located by a distinctive rock formation from Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + müller ‘miller’.

Habitational name for someone from a place called Steinmühle (literally ‘stone mill’).

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


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Where is the Steinmiller family from?

You can see how Steinmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinmiller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steinmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Steinmiller families living in Alberta. This was about 61% of all the recorded Steinmiller's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Steinmiller families in 1911.
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What did your Steinmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinmiller. 24% of Steinmiller men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Steinmiller women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinmiller were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steinmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinmiller 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Steinmiller. 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 467 military records available for the last name Steinmiller. For the veterans among your Steinmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinmiller lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Steinmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Steinmiller in 1955 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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