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Steady Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English stedi stedy(e) ‘stubborn steadfast firm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stead, Ready, Smead, Sturdy, Stelly, Steury, Study, Stadt, Sealy

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Where is the Steady family from?

You can see how Steady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steady family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Steady families living in Essex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Steady's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Steady families in 1891.
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What did your Steady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steady. 60% of Steady men worked as a Fisherman and 87% of Steady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steady were Horseman On Farm and Mechinistclothing Fact. .

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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 1939

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Horseman On Farm
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Mechinistclothing Fact
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steady 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Steady. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Steady. For the veterans among your Steady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steady lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Steady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Steady in 1965 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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