This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Steinitz family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Steinitz Family History

Steinitz 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: Stentz, Steitz, Steinmetz, Heinitz, Reinitz, Stein, Steiner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Steinitz family from?

You can see how Steinitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Steinitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Steinitz families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Steinitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steinitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Steinitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steinitz. 50% of Steinitz men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Steinitz | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%

What Steinitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steinitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Steinitz

Passenger Lists

There are 997 immigration records available for the last name Steinitz. 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.

View all Steinitz immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 690 military records available for the last name Steinitz. For the veterans among your Steinitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Steinitz military records

You've only scratched the surface of Steinitz family history

Discover More

What is the average Steinitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Steinitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Steinitz in 1965 was 83, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steinitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinitz 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Steinitz family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial