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Steinhardt Family History

Steinhardt Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Steinhart composed of the elements stein ‘stone’ + hart ‘hardy brave strong’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Stein ‘stone’ + hart ‘hard’.

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


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Where is the Steinhardt family from?

You can see how Steinhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Steinhardt families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Steinhardt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steinhardt families in 1911.
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What did your Steinhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinhardt. 20% of Steinhardt men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Steinhardt women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinhardt were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Steinhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinhardt 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Steinhardt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Steinhardt. For the veterans among your Steinhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinhardt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Steinhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Steinhardt in 1953 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinhardt 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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