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Steeves Family History

Steeves Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): from a shortened form of Stevens. Compare Steveson.

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


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Where is the Steeves family from?

You can see how Steeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steeves families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Steeves families living in Devon. This was about 23% of all the recorded Steeves's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Steeves families in 1891.
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What did your Steeves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steeves. 100% of Steeves 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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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Steeves. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Steeves. For the veterans among your Steeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeves lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Steeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steeves in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steeves 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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