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Steaen Family History

Steaen Surname 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: Steen, Steven, Stegen, Stearn, Stemen, Stein, Stern, Steer, Stead

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Where is the Steaen family from?

You can see how Steaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steaen family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Steaen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steaen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Steaen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steaen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Steaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steaen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Steaen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Steaen. For the veterans among your Steaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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