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Stainhofer Family History

Stainhofer 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: Steinhofer, Spainhower, Steinhoff, Spainhour, Steinhauer, Standifer

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Where is the Stainhofer family from?

You can see how Stainhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stainhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stainhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Stainhofer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Stainhofer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stainhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stainhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stainhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stainhofer. 100% of Stainhofer women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Stainhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stainhofer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Stainhofer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Stainhofer. For the veterans among your Stainhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stainhofer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Stainhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stainhofer in 1981 was 99, and 94 in 2002.

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