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Stiebs Family History

Stiebs 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: Stieb, Stuebs, Stiers, Stiens, Stigers, Stiel, Stien, Spies, Stier

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Where is the Stiebs family from?

You can see how Stiebs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiebs family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Stiebs family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiebs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stiebs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiebs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stiebs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stiebs. 43% of Stiebs 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Stiebs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Stiebs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiebs 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Stiebs. 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 13 military records available for the last name Stiebs. For the veterans among your Stiebs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiebs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stiebs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stiebs in 1963 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stiebs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiebs 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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