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Steinbuch Family History

Steinbuch 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: Steinbach, Steinback, Steinruck, Steinbeck, Steinbock, Sternbach

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Where is the Steinbuch family from?

You can see how Steinbuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinbuch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinbuch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Steinbuch families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Steinbuch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steinbuch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinbuch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steinbuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steinbuch. 31% of Steinbuch men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Owner
    16%
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What Steinbuch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Steinbuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinbuch 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Steinbuch. 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 149 military records available for the last name Steinbuch. For the veterans among your Steinbuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinbuch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Steinbuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Steinbuch in 1963 was 84, and 65 in 2003.

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