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Steinbauer Family History

Steinbauer Name Meaning

South German: from Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + an agent derivative of bauen ‘to build to farm’ hence an occupational name for a stonemason or a farmer with stony land or whose farm was by a conspicuous rock formation.

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


Similar surnames: Steinhauer, Steinmeyer, Steingraber, Steiner, Steckbauer, Steinacker

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Where is the Steinbauer family from?

You can see how Steinbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinbauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinbauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Steinbauer families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinbauer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Steinbauer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinbauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steinbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinbauer. 33% of Steinbauer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Steinbauer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steinbauer were Truck Driver and At Home. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • At Home
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steinbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinbauer 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Steinbauer. 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 Steinbauer. For the veterans among your Steinbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinbauer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Steinbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Steinbauer in 1961 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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