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Steinberg Name Meaning

German Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Swedish (of German origin): habitational name from any of the many places called Steinberg from Old High German stein ‘stone’ + berg ‘mountain hill’. Compare Stoneberg and Stoneburg . Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Stein ‘stone’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Sternberg, Stenberg, Steenberg, Weinberg, Steinfeld, Kleinberg

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Where is the Steinberg family from?

You can see how Steinberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steinberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 74 Steinberg families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Steinberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steinberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steinberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steinberg. 26% of Steinberg men worked as a Tailor and 67% of Steinberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinberg were Ladies Tailor and Household Duties (unpaid). .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    26%
  • Cabinet Maker
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Ladies Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
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Census Records

There are 62,000 census records available for the last name Steinberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinberg 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 26,000 immigration records available for the last name Steinberg. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Steinberg. For the veterans among your Steinberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinberg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Steinberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Steinberg in 1947 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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