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Early Origins of the Steinmann family

The surname Steinmann was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Steinmann family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Steinmann research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1689, 1750, 1762, 1763, 1796 and 1877 are included under the topic Early Steinmann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Steinmann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Steinmez, Steinmetzen, Steinmetzel, Steinmetze, Steinmetzer, Steinmitz and many more.

Early Notables of the Steinmann family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Steinmann were Johann Adam Steinmetz (1689-1762), German Lutheran theologian; Nicolas von Steinmetz, who came of a prominent Austrian branch of the family. He was the...
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United States Steinmann migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Steinmann Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Han Steinmann, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
  • Joh Georg Steinmann, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
  • Michel Steinmann, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
  • A Salome Steinmann, who arrived in New York, NY in 1763 1
  • Johann David Steinmann, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1773 1
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Steinmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Louise Steinmann, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
  • Eberh Fr W Steinmann, who arrived in America in 1834 1
  • Fr W Steinmann, who landed in America in 1834 1
  • Alb Steinmann, aged 29, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1845 1
  • William Steinmann, aged 22, who landed in Missouri in 1845 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Steinmann (post 1700) +

  • Mrs. Karl F. Steinmann, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maryland, 1940 2
  • Heinz Steinmann (1938-2023), German footballer who played as a defender for West Germany (1962-1965)
  • Wilhelm Steinmann, German fighter pilot and flying ace in the Luftwaffe, during World War II, credited with 44 aerial victories, awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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  • Paul Steinmann (1919-1941), German Maschinengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 3


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 17) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  3. Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details


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