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Steinauer Family History

Steinauer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Steinau.

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


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Where is the Steinauer family from?

You can see how Steinauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Steinauer families living in Nebraska. This was about 36% of all the recorded Steinauer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Steinauer families in 1880.
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What did your Steinauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steinauer. 50% of Steinauer men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Steinauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Steinauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinauer 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Steinauer. 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 292 military records available for the last name Steinauer. For the veterans among your Steinauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinauer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Steinauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Steinauer in 1964 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinauer 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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