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Steinborn Name Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + born ‘well creek’ or a habitational name from a place so called.

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


Similar surnames: Steinberg, Steindorf, Steinbach, Stein, Steenberg, Steinhoff

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Where is the Steinborn family from?

You can see how Steinborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinborn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Steinborn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinborn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steinborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinborn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steinborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinborn. 19% of Steinborn men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Steinborn women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinborn were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steinborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinborn 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Steinborn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steinborn. For the veterans among your Steinborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinborn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Steinborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steinborn in 1944 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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