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Steenberger Family History

Steenberger 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: Sternberger, Steinberger, Steenbergen, Greenberger, Steenberg

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Where is the Steenberger family from?

You can see how Steenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Steenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Steenberger families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Steenberger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Steenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steenberger. 43% of Steenberger 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Steenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Steenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenberger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Steenberger. 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 62 military records available for the last name Steenberger. For the veterans among your Steenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenberger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Steenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Steenberger in 1969 was 64, and 93 in 1998.

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