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Stieber Family History

Stieber Surname Meaning

German: nickname possibly for a coward from an agent derivative of Middle High German stiuben stieben ‘to run away’.

Variant of Stuber.

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


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Where is the Stieber family from?

You can see how Stieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stieber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stieber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Stieber families living in Missouri. This was about 22% of all the recorded Stieber's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Stieber families in 1880.
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What did your Stieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stieber. 20% of Stieber men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Stieber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stieber were Truck Driver and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    35%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Typist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stieber 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stieber. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stieber. For the veterans among your Stieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stieber lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Stieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stieber in 1945 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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