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Steckline Family History

Steckline 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: Stocklin, Stecklein, Stoecklin, Stelling, Steckman, Esterline

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Where is the Steckline family from?

You can see how Steckline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckline family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steckline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Steckline families living in Iowa. This was about 37% of all the recorded Steckline's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Steckline families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steckline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steckline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steckline. 64% of Steckline men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Steckline women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Steckline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckline 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Steckline. 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 101 military records available for the last name Steckline. For the veterans among your Steckline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckline lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steckline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Steckline in 1962 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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