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Steingraber Family History

Steingraber Name Meaning

German (Steingräber): occupational name for a quarry worker from Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + agent derivative of Middle High German graben ‘to dig’.

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


Similar surnames: Steinbauer, Steinhauer, Steinbrecher, Steinbrenner, Steinhilber

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Where is the Steingraber family from?

You can see how Steingraber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steingraber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steingraber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Steingraber families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Steingraber's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Steingraber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steingraber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steingraber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steingraber. 33% of Steingraber men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Steingraber women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steingraber were Cutter 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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Cutter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steingraber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steingraber 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Steingraber. 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 864 military records available for the last name Steingraber. For the veterans among your Steingraber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steingraber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steingraber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steingraber in 1962 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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