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Steiber Family History

Steiber Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): variant of Steuber.

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


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Where is the Steiber family from?

You can see how Steiber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steiber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Steiber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Steiber families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Steiber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steiber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steiber 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 Steiber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steiber. 33% of Steiber men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Steiber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steiber were Salesman and Beauty Operator.

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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
    33%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Beauty Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steiber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steiber 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 Steiber. 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 403 military records available for the last name Steiber. For the veterans among your Steiber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steiber lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Steiber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Steiber in 1947 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steiber 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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