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Steindorf Family History

Steindorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so called named with German Stein ‘stone’ + Dorf ‘village’.

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


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Where is the Steindorf family from?

You can see how Steindorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steindorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steindorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Steindorf families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Steindorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Steindorf families in 1880.
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What did your Steindorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steindorf. 35% of Steindorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Steindorf women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Steindorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steindorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steindorf 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Steindorf. 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 663 military records available for the last name Steindorf. For the veterans among your Steindorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steindorf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Steindorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steindorf in 1955 was 41, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steindorf 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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