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Steffer Family History

Steffer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steffey, Steffen, Steffek, Sheffer, Steffes, Stoffer, Steffler

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Where is the Steffer family from?

You can see how Steffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Steffer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Steffer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steffer 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 Steffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffer. 27% of Steffer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Steffer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steffer were Salesman 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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housework
    13%

What Steffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Steffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffer 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Steffer. 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 209 military records available for the last name Steffer. For the veterans among your Steffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Steffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Steffer in 1968 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steffer 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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