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Steinfuhr Family History

Steinfuhr Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steinauer, Steiner, Steinbauer, Steinfeld, Steinhauer, Steinruck

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Where is the Steinfuhr family from?

You can see how Steinfuhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinfuhr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Steinfuhr family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinfuhr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Steinfuhr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinfuhr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Steinfuhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinfuhr 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Steinfuhr. 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 8 military records available for the last name Steinfuhr. For the veterans among your Steinfuhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinfuhr lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Steinfuhr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Steinfuhr in 1969 was 86, and 35 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinfuhr 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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