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Steidel Family History

Steidel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Steidle.

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


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Where is the Steidel family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steidel. 19% of Steidel men worked as a Clerk and 22% of Steidel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steidel were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steidel 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Steidel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steidel. For the veterans among your Steidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steidel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Steidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Steidel in 1961 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steidel 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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