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Steenrod Family History

Steenrod Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Steinrode: habitational name from Steinrode in Thuringia.

The surname Steinrode is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Steenrod family from?

You can see how Steenrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steenrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Steenrod families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Steenrod's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Steenrod families in 1911.
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What did your Steenrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steenrod. 23% of Steenrod men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Steenrod women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steenrod were Salesman and Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Shoe Worker
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Steenrod. 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 502 military records available for the last name Steenrod. For the veterans among your Steenrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenrod lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steenrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Steenrod in 1962 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

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