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Steitler Family History

Steitler 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: Stettler, Teitler, Stetler, Steckler, Steiner, Stiller, Stetter

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Where is the Steitler family from?

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

What did your Steitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steitler. 50% of Steitler 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Steitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steitler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Steitler. 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 66 military records available for the last name Steitler. For the veterans among your Steitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steitler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Steitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Steitler in 1965 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

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