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Steiver Family History

Steiver 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: Steiner, Steiger, Stever, Steiber, Steimer, Steier, Stiver, Seiver

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Where is the Steiver family from?

You can see how Steiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steiver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Steiver family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Steiver's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steiver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steiver 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 Steiver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Lodginghouse Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steiver. 36% of Steiver men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Steiver women worked as a Lodginghouse Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steiver were Proprietor and Stitcher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lodginghouse Keeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Finnisher
    20%
  • Stitcher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Steiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steiver 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Steiver. 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 43 military records available for the last name Steiver. For the veterans among your Steiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steiver lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Steiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Steiver in 1964 was 69, and 50 in 1991.

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