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Steed Family History

Steed Surname Meaning

English:: from Middle English sted(e) ‘horse stallion’ (Old English steda) perhaps used as a nickname for a strong or lusty man or for someone who worked with horses.

Compare Steadman.

Variant of Stead.

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


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Where is the Steed family from?

You can see how Steed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steed family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steed families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 345 Steed families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Steed's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Steed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steed. 7% of Steed men worked as a Gardener and 75% of Steed women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steed were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Gardener
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Lorry Driver
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Steed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59,000 census records available for the last name Steed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steed 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Steed. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Steed. For the veterans among your Steed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steed lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Steed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Steed in 1944 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steed ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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