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Steenblock Family History

Steenblock 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: Steenbock, Steinbock, Steinback, Steinbeck, Steenhoek, Shedlock

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Where is the Steenblock family from?

You can see how Steenblock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenblock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steenblock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Steenblock families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Steenblock's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Steenblock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steenblock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steenblock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steenblock. 28% of Steenblock men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Steenblock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steenblock were Farmer and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    75%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Steenblock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenblock 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Steenblock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 98 military records available for the last name Steenblock. For the veterans among your Steenblock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenblock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steenblock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Steenblock in 1962 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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