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Steckbauer Family History

Steckbauer Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German steckel ‘steep hill’ hence a topographic name for a farmer in such a place.

The surname may also be a derivative of Steck.

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


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Where is the Steckbauer family from?

You can see how Steckbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckbauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Steckbauer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Steckbauer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Steckbauer families in 1920.
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What did your Steckbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steckbauer. 32% of Steckbauer men worked as a Farm Work.

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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

  • Farm Work
    32%
  • Sawyer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Electrician
    10%

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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Steckbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckbauer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Steckbauer. 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 180 military records available for the last name Steckbauer. For the veterans among your Steckbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckbauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steckbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Steckbauer in 1962 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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