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Steichel Family History

Steichel 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: Steichen, Steckel, Reichel, Eichel, Stickel, Sichel, Streicher

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Where is the Steichel family from?

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

There are 21 census records available for the last name Steichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steichel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Steichel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Steichel. For the veterans among your Steichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steichel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Steichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Steichel in 1973 was 77, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steichel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steichel 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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