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Steenbock Name Meaning

North German: variant of Steinbock

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


Similar surnames: Steinbock, Steenwyk, Rosenbrock, Senick, Steenhoek, Steenberg, Steeno

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Where is the Steenbock family from?

You can see how Steenbock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenbock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steenbock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Steenbock families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Steenbock's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Steenbock families in 1880.
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What did your Steenbock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steenbock. 34% of Steenbock men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Steenbock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steenbock were Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Stenographer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steenbock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenbock 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Steenbock. 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 275 military records available for the last name Steenbock. For the veterans among your Steenbock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenbock lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Steenbock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steenbock in 1948 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

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