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Steffek Name Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Štefek and Polish Stefek .

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


Similar surnames: Steffey, Steffen, Steffl, Steff, Steffes, Stoffel, Steve, Stipek

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Where is the Steffek family from?

You can see how Steffek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steffek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Steffek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 79% of all the recorded Steffek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Steffek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steffek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steffek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffek. 40% of Steffek men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Steffek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steffek were Farming and Packer. .

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Packer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steffek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffek 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Steffek. 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 427 military records available for the last name Steffek. For the veterans among your Steffek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steffek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Steffek in 1962 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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