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Steinwachs Family History

Steinwachs 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: Steinbach, Steinhaus, Steinback, Steinway, Sternbach, Steinbacher

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Where is the Steinwachs family from?

You can see how Steinwachs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinwachs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinwachs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Steinwachs families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinwachs's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Steinwachs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinwachs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Steinwachs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steinwachs. 28% of Steinwachs men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Mason
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Steinwachs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Steinwachs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinwachs 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Steinwachs. 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 367 military records available for the last name Steinwachs. For the veterans among your Steinwachs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinwachs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Steinwachs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Steinwachs in 1964 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinwachs 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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