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Steiert Name Meaning

South German: probably a variant of Steier

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


Similar surnames: Steier, Steinert, Seeger, Stober, Steuer, Teinert, Seegert, Sweigert

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Where is the Steiert family from?

You can see how Steiert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steiert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steiert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Steiert families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Steiert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steiert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steiert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steiert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steiert. 30% of Steiert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Steiert women worked as a Cashier. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steiert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steiert 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Steiert. 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 354 military records available for the last name Steiert. For the veterans among your Steiert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steiert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steiert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Steiert in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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