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Steidl Family History

Steidl Surname Meaning

German: Bavarian variant of Steidle.

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


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Where is the Steidl family from?

You can see how Steidl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steidl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Steidl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Steidl families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Steidl's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Steidl families in 1911.
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What did your Steidl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steidl. 35% of Steidl men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Steidl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steidl were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Steidl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steidl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steidl 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Steidl. 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 Steidl. For the veterans among your Steidl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steidl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Steidl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Steidl in 1956 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steidl 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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