History of your Surname
Get access to Stueben family records.Start a free trial

Stueben Family History

Stueben Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stuebe, Stueber, Stueven, Stieben, Steen, Steven, Stuber, Stoebe

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Stueben family from?

You can see how Stueben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stueben family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stueben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stueben family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Stueben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stueben families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stueben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stueben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stueben. 50% of Stueben men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stueben women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stueben were Farmer and Maid. .

View Census Data for Stueben | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Stueben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Stueben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stueben census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Stueben

Passenger Lists

There are 170 immigration records available for the last name Stueben. 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.

View all Stueben immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Stueben. For the veterans among your Stueben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Stueben military records

You've only scratched the surface of Stueben family history

Discover More

What is the average Stueben lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Stueben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stueben in 1961 was 47, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stueben

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stueben family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Stueben last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial