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Steinert Family History

Steinert Name Meaning

German: variant of Steiner .

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


Similar surnames: Steiert, Teinert, Stiner, Kleinert, Steier, Stegner, Steiger, Steiner

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Where is the Steinert family from?

You can see how Steinert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steinert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Steinert family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steinert's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Steinert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinert 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 Steinert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinert. 18% of Steinert men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Steinert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinert were Clerk and Typist. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Typist
    7%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Steinert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinert 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Steinert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Steinert. For the veterans among your Steinert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Steinert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Steinert in 1953 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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