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Steigler Family History

Steigler 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: Steiger, Seigler, Stigler, Seiger, Steckler, Steiner, Sigler, Stiller

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Where is the Steigler family from?

You can see how Steigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steigler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Steigler family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Steigler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Steigler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steigler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Steigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steigler. 35% of Steigler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Steigler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steigler were Baker and Student Nurse. .

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Baker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steigler 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Steigler. 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 282 military records available for the last name Steigler. For the veterans among your Steigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steigler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Steigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Steigler in 1957 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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