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Steeg Family History

Steeg Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: topographic name from Middle Low German stēge Middle Dutch stege steeg ‘narrow or uphill path’ also ‘plank bridge’ or a habitational name from any of the places called Steeg.

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


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Where is the Steeg family from?

You can see how Steeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steeg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Steeg families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Steeg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steeg families in 1891.
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What did your Steeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steeg. 100% of Steeg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steeg 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Steeg. 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 785 military records available for the last name Steeg. For the veterans among your Steeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Steeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steeg in 1963 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steeg 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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