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Steenstra Family History

Steenstra Surname Meaning

West Frisian and Dutch: occupational name for a mason or quarryman from steen ‘stone rock’.

The Frisian suffix -stra originally meant ‘inhabitant of’.

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


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Where is the Steenstra family from?

You can see how Steenstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenstra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steenstra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Steenstra families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Steenstra's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Steenstra families in 1880.
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What did your Steenstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steenstra. 43% of Steenstra men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Baker
    29%

What Steenstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Steenstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenstra 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Steenstra. 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 154 military records available for the last name Steenstra. For the veterans among your Steenstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenstra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Steenstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Steenstra in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steenstra 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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