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Steinfels Family History

Steinfels 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: Steinfeld, Sternfeld, Seinfeld, Steinfeldt, Steines, Steinhaus

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Where is the Steinfels family from?

You can see how Steinfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinfels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinfels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Steinfels families living in Louisiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Steinfels's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Steinfels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinfels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steinfels ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Steinfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinfels 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Steinfels. 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 121 military records available for the last name Steinfels. For the veterans among your Steinfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinfels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Steinfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Steinfels in 1965 was 89, and 88 in 2001.

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