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Steuder Family History

Steuder 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: Steuer, Stender, Stauder, Steurer, Studer, Stouder, Steuber, Strider

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Where is the Steuder family from?

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

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steuder. 50% of Steuder men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Partner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Steuder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steuder 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Steuder. 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 44 military records available for the last name Steuder. For the veterans among your Steuder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steuder lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Steuder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Steuder in 1975 was 85, and 75 in 1989.

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