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Steinstra Family History

Steinstra 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: Steenstra, Tuinstra, Sinatra, Steinberg, Steiner, Steingart, Terpstra

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Where is the Steinstra family from?

You can see how Steinstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Steinstra families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinstra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Steinstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Steinstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Steinstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinstra 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Steinstra. 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 3 military records available for the last name Steinstra. For the veterans among your Steinstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinstra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Steinstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Steinstra in 1966 was 81, and 94 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinstra 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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