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Steniger Family History

Steniger 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: Steiger, Steiniger, Stenger, Stanger, Seiger, Strenger, Steiner

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Where is the Steniger family from?

You can see how Steniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steniger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Steniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Steniger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Steniger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steniger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steniger 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 Steniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Steniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steniger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Steniger. 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 military records available for the last name Steniger. For the veterans among your Steniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steniger lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Steniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Steniger in 1984 was 72, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steniger 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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