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Steinken Family History

Steinken 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: Steinke, Steiner, Sterken, Steinman, Steensen, Steinle, Steines

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Where is the Steinken family from?

You can see how Steinken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Steinken families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinken's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Steinken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steinken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Steinken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinken 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Steinken. 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 85 military records available for the last name Steinken. For the veterans among your Steinken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Steinken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Steinken in 1965 was 56, and 91 in 1999.

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