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Steedle Family History

Steedle 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: Steele, Steidle, Steedley, Steede, Needle, Sterle, Stelle, Seele

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Where is the Steedle family from?

You can see how Steedle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steedle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steedle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Steedle family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steedle's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Steedle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steedle 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 Steedle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steedle. 37% of Steedle men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Steedle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Steedle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steedle 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Steedle. 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 152 military records available for the last name Steedle. For the veterans among your Steedle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steedle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Steedle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Steedle in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steedle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steedle 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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