Previous research by the Administrator has found 8 Steinhoff lines in America. A “line” is descendants of an immigrant ancestor. Four of these have a common ancestor in Germany. These lines have been traced to Claus Steinhoff in Ippensen, Germany in 1595. We would like to know how closely the other four lines are related, link them with German ancestors, and guide future traditional research.

STEINHOFF LINES IN AMERICA
No. Ancestor Immigrant Descend.
I A Claus b.1595 Heinr.A.1834 Harold
IB “ Johana.C. ManyWisc.
IC “ Friedr.A,1854 Cindy,Jim
ID “ Heinr.W1867. IreneHutch.
II Johan 1785 Friedr.W1832 Helen,Jim
VII Hennig 1725 Ernst.A.1908. Rainer
VIII HansJ. 1720 Heinr.C. 1820 MaryJ.T..
IX JoihnSr.1746 JohnSr1746. Dave,Terry


Recent developments in the use of Y-chromosome DNA will let us identify relationships between lines and confirm close known relatives. We seek cooperators, female or male, who can provide a male Steinhoff participant who will have his Y-chromosome DNA tested and posted anonymously on this website for comparison with others.

The Y-chromosome is passed from father to son almost unchanged for up to 50 generations. The Y contains markers which can be identified from the test kit. They have been standardized and can be compared between individuals to show family relationships. The results are analyzed by FTDNA and posted anonymously on this website so all interested can benefit.

You may find “lost” links and family, and confirm known relations. For more information on the SteinhoffDNA Project, on the process, and for Steinhoff genealogy already known, please click on the Administrator’s Email address on this page. I promise a prompt answer.