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Steffes Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Steffen. Compare Steffens .

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


Similar surnames: Steffen, Steffey, Steffek, Steffens, Stoffel, Steffl, Stoffels

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Where is the Steffes family from?

You can see how Steffes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Steffes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Steffes families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Steffes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steffes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steffes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steffes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Steffes. 100% of Steffes men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Steffes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffes 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Steffes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steffes. For the veterans among your Steffes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Steffes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Steffes in 1956 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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