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Steppen Family History

Steppen 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: Stepper, Stepien, Stephen, Steppe, Stopper, Shippen, Steen, Steven

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Where is the Steppen family from?

You can see how Steppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steppen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steppen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Steppen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steppen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steppen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steppen 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 Steppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steppen. 25% of Steppen men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

What Steppen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Steppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steppen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Steppen. 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 217 military records available for the last name Steppen. For the veterans among your Steppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steppen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Steppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Steppen in 1968 was 59, and 75 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steppen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steppen 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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