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Steinetz Family History

Steinetz 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: Steinmetz, Stentz, Steiner, Steitz, Stennett, Steines, Steinert

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Where is the Steinetz family from?

You can see how Steinetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinetz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Steinetz families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinetz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Steinetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steinetz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Steinetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinetz 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Steinetz. 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 Steinetz. For the veterans among your Steinetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinetz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Steinetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Steinetz in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2002.

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