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Steidinger Family History

Steidinger Surname Meaning

South German (Württemberg Baden): topographic name formed like Staudinger from the collective noun Steiding ‘wilderness thicket’; compare Steidle.

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


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Where is the Steidinger family from?

You can see how Steidinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steidinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steidinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Steidinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Steidinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steidinger families in 1880.
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What did your Steidinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steidinger. 45% of Steidinger 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
    45%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

What Steidinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steidinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steidinger 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Steidinger. 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 259 military records available for the last name Steidinger. For the veterans among your Steidinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steidinger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Steidinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Steidinger in 1950 was 46, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steidinger 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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