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Steude Family History

Steude 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: Staude, Stude, Steede, Stride, Study, Stead, Trude, Steuer, Seide

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Where is the Steude family from?

You can see how Steude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steude family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Steude families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Steude's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Steude families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steude 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 Steude ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steude. 60% of Steude men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Steude women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Steude family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Steude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steude 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Steude. 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 113 military records available for the last name Steude. For the veterans among your Steude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steude lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Steude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Steude in 1963 was 82, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steude

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steude 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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