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Steachan Family History

Steachan 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: Strachan, Teachman, Steadman, Teahan, Stearman, Stephan, Steadham

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Where is the Steachan family from?

You can see how Steachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steachan family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Steachan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Steachan family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steachan's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Steachan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steachan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Steachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steachan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Steachan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Steachan. For the veterans among your Steachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steachan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steachan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steachan

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