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Steiniger Family History

Steiniger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Steininger. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from a noun derivative of German steinig ‘stony’.

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


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Where is the Steiniger family from?

You can see how Steiniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steiniger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steiniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Steiniger families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steiniger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steiniger families in 1880.
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What did your Steiniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photographer and Factory Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steiniger. 16% of Steiniger men worked as a Photographer and 20% of Steiniger women worked as a Factory Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steiniger were Electrician and 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

  • Photographer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Electrician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Hand
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steiniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steiniger 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Steiniger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steiniger. For the veterans among your Steiniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steiniger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Steiniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Steiniger in 1954 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steiniger 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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