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Steimle Family History

Steimle Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Steinmar (see Steimer).

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


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Where is the Steimle family from?

You can see how Steimle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steimle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steimle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Steimle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Steimle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steimle families in 1880.
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What did your Steimle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steimle. 14% of Steimle men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Steimle women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steimle were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Steimle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steimle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steimle 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Steimle. 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 720 military records available for the last name Steimle. For the veterans among your Steimle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steimle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Steimle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Steimle in 1956 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steimle 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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