William Steffens (1892–1942)
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- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1942
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- Names in Stone
When was William Steffens born? 1892.
When did William Steffens die? 1942.
Life story
William Steffens (1892–1942) was born in 1892, and died in 1942, at about age 50. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 11 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 20 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 26 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 37 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about William Steffens
When was William Steffens born?
William Steffens was born in 1892.
When did William Steffens die?
William Steffens died in 1942.
How old was William Steffens at the time of death?
William Steffens was about 50 years old.
Where is William Steffens buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Steffens was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Steffens died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Steffens part of?
Born in 1892, William Steffens was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year William Steffens was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during William Steffens's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 11); the Titanic sank (1912, age 20); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 26); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 37); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Steffens?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
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1892
Death
1942
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AncestryData, "William Steffens (1892–1942)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-steffens-1892-1942-c90651af/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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