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Steenhuis Family History

Steenhuis 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: Steinhaus, Stenquist, Nienhuis, Steenhoek, Nyenhuis, Stennis

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Where is the Steenhuis family from?

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

What did your Steenhuis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Steenhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenhuis 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Steenhuis. 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 117 military records available for the last name Steenhuis. For the veterans among your Steenhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenhuis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Steenhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Steenhuis in 1959 was 52, and 81 in 2002.

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