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Steffman Family History

Steffman 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: Steffan, Steckman, Kleffman, Stellman, Steigman, Steerman, Steadman

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Where is the Steffman family from?

You can see how Steffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Steffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Steffman families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Steffman's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Steffman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steffman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steffman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Steffman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Steffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Steffman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Steffman. For the veterans among your Steffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Steffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Steffman in 1967 was 87, and 87 in 1999.

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