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Steinlein Family History

Steinlein 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: Stecklein, Heinlein, Stenglein, Steinle, Steinberg, Steiner

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Where is the Steinlein family from?

You can see how Steinlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Steinlein families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Steinlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steinlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Steinlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steinlein. 100% of Steinlein women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Steinlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Steinlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinlein 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Steinlein. 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 Steinlein. For the veterans among your Steinlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinlein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Steinlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Steinlein in 1963 was 86, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steinlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinlein 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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