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Steuber Family History

Steuber Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a miller from an agent derivative of Middle High German stouben ‘to whip up dust’.

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


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Where is the Steuber family from?

You can see how Steuber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steuber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steuber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Steuber families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Steuber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steuber families in 1911.
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What did your Steuber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steuber. 46% of Steuber men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Steuber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steuber were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steuber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steuber 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Steuber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steuber. For the veterans among your Steuber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steuber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steuber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Steuber in 1962 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steuber 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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