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Steber Family History

Steber Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for an official before whom oaths were taken from Middle High German stebaere (see Stabler ).

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


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Where is the Steber family from?

You can see how Steber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Steber families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Steber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steber families in 1911.
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What did your Steber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steber. 20% of Steber men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Steber women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steber were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steber 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Steber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steber. For the veterans among your Steber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steber lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Steber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Steber in 1954 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steber 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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