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Steppert Family History

Steppert 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: Stepper, Stopper, Stimpert, Stemper, Tepper, Reppert, Leppert

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Where is the Steppert family from?

You can see how Steppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steppert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steppert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Steppert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Steppert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steppert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steppert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Steppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steppert 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Steppert. 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 186 military records available for the last name Steppert. For the veterans among your Steppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steppert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Steppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Steppert in 1971 was 65, and 89 in 1997.

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