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Steenback Family History

Steenback Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steinback, Steenbock, Steinbach, Steinbeck, Steinbock, Sternbach

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Where is the Steenback family from?

You can see how Steenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Steenback families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Steenback's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steenback 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 Steenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steenback. 100% of Steenback men worked as a Painter and 100% of Steenback women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Steenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Steenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenback 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Steenback. 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 43 military records available for the last name Steenback. For the veterans among your Steenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenback lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Steenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Steenback in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steenback ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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