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Steverwald Family History

Steverwald 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: Steuerwald, Steigerwald, Seewald, Stierwalt, Steigerwalt, Berwald

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Where is the Steverwald family from?

You can see how Steverwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steverwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steverwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Steverwald families living in New Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Steverwald's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Steverwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steverwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steverwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steverwald. 100% of Steverwald men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Steverwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Steverwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steverwald 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Steverwald. 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 27 military records available for the last name Steverwald. For the veterans among your Steverwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steverwald lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1991, in the United States, Steverwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Steverwald in 1961 was 45, and 91 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steverwald 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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