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Steinwald Family History

Steinwald 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: Steinwand, Steinfeld, Steinway, Reinwald, Steinhaus, Seewald

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Where is the Steinwald family from?

You can see how Steinwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Steinwald families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Steinwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steinwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinwald 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 288 census records available for the last name Steinwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinwald 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Steinwald. 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 32 military records available for the last name Steinwald. For the veterans among your Steinwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinwald lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Steinwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Steinwald in 1970 was 77, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinwald 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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