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Steelis Family History

Steelis 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, Seelig, Stehlik, Stehlin, Steel, Steeley, Steely, Skeels

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Where is the Steelis family from?

You can see how Steelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steelis family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Steelis families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steelis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Steelis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steelis 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 10 census records available for the last name Steelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steelis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Steelis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Steelis. For the veterans among your Steelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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