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Steyner Family History

Steyner 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: Steiner, Stenner, Stebner, Steyer, Sterner, Stayner, Stegner, Steer

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Where is the Steyner family from?

You can see how Steyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steyner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steyner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Steyner families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Steyner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steyner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Steyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steyner 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Steyner. 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 22 military records available for the last name Steyner. For the veterans among your Steyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steyner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steyner 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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