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Steinhurst Family History

Steinhurst 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: Steinhorst, Steinhardt, Steinhart, Steinhaus, Steingart, Smethurst

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Where is the Steinhurst family from?

You can see how Steinhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steinhurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steinhurst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Steinhurst families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Steinhurst's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Steinhurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steinhurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Steinhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steinhurst. 100% of Steinhurst men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Steinhurst women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Steinhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steinhurst 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Steinhurst. 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 114 military records available for the last name Steinhurst. For the veterans among your Steinhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steinhurst lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Steinhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Steinhurst in 1959 was 71, and 56 in 2003.

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