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Steo Family History

Steo 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: Steg, Seo, Stec, Teo, Stem, Sten, Stein, So, Oster, Leo

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Where is the Steo family from?

You can see how Steo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Steo families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Steo's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Steo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steo 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 Steo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steo. 50% of Steo men worked as a Helper and 60% of Steo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steo were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Steo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Steo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steo 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Steo. 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 83 military records available for the last name Steo. For the veterans among your Steo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Steo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steo in 1964 was 57, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steo 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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