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Steenwyk Family History

Steenwyk Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Steenwijk a habitational name from Steenwijk named with steen ‘stone’ + wijk ‘village’.

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


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Where is the Steenwyk family from?

You can see how Steenwyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenwyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Steenwyk families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Steenwyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Steenwyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steenwyk 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 Steenwyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steenwyk. 37% of Steenwyk men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Steenwyk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steenwyk were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Steenwyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Steenwyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenwyk 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Steenwyk. 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 108 military records available for the last name Steenwyk. For the veterans among your Steenwyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenwyk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Steenwyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Steenwyk in 1964 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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