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Steien Family History

Steien 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: Stein, Steen, Steven, Stien, Stepien, Steier, Stegen, Stemen, Stern

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Where is the Steien family from?

You can see how Steien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Steien families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Steien's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Steien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steien. 100% of Steien men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Steien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steien 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Steien. 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 20 military records available for the last name Steien. For the veterans among your Steien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Steien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steien in 1963 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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