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Steese Family History

Steese Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Stiess (see Stees) or of its variant Sties.

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


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Where is the Steese family from?

You can see how Steese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Steese family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steese's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Steese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steese 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 Steese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steese. 27% of Steese men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Steese women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steese were Painter and Librarian.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Librarian
    34%

What Steese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steese 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Steese. 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 764 military records available for the last name Steese. For the veterans among your Steese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steese lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Steese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Steese in 1959 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steese 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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