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Stiebe Family History

Stiebe 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: Stoebe, Stieb, Stieber, Stiebel, Strebe, Siebe, Stibbe, Stieve

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Where is the Stiebe family from?

You can see how Stiebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiebe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stiebe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Stiebe families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiebe's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Stiebe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stiebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stiebe. 100% of Stiebe 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Stiebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiebe 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 Stiebe. 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 22 military records available for the last name Stiebe. For the veterans among your Stiebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiebe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Stiebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stiebe in 1964 was 57, and 60 in 1983.

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