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Steinberger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Steinberg (see Steinberg ). Compare Stonebarger and Stoneberger .

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


Similar surnames: Sternberger, Steinberg, Weinberger, Leinberger, Weisberger

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Where is the Steinberger family from?

You can see how Steinberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steinberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Steinberger families living in Yukon Territory. This was about 46% of all the recorded Steinberger's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Steinberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinberger 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 Steinberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinberger. 19% of Steinberger men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Steinberger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinberger were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Steinberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinberger 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Steinberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Steinberger. For the veterans among your Steinberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinberger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Steinberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Steinberger in 1954 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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