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Steuerwald Family History

Steuerwald Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so called in the Hanover area.

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


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Where is the Steuerwald family from?

You can see how Steuerwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steuerwald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Steuerwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Steuerwald family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Steuerwald's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Steuerwald families in 1891.
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What did your Steuerwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steuerwald. 20% of Steuerwald men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Steuerwald women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steuerwald were Manager and Waitress.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Steuerwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steuerwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steuerwald 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Steuerwald. 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 559 military records available for the last name Steuerwald. For the veterans among your Steuerwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steuerwald lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Steuerwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Steuerwald in 1956 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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