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Steinwehr Family History

Steinwehr 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: Steiner, Stringer, Steinberg, Steinfeld, Stenner, Stebner, Seiner

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Where is the Steinwehr family from?

You can see how Steinwehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinwehr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Steinwehr families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinwehr's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Steinwehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinwehr 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 90 census records available for the last name Steinwehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinwehr 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Steinwehr. 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 648 military records available for the last name Steinwehr. For the veterans among your Steinwehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinwehr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Steinwehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Steinwehr in 1967 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steinwehr 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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