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Steben Family History

Steben 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: Steen, Steven, Steber, Sieben, Stegen, Stieben, Stemen, Stein, Stern

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Where is the Steben family from?

You can see how Steben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Steben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Steben families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Steben's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Steben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steben 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 Steben ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Steben. 60% of Steben men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Manufacture
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steben 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Steben. 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 162 military records available for the last name Steben. For the veterans among your Steben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steben lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Steben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Steben in 1964 was 66, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steben 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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