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Steakem Family History

Steakem 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: Stakem, Steckel, Stakes, Sterken, Staker, Speake, Sterkel, Steakley

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Where is the Steakem family from?

You can see how Steakem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steakem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Steakem family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steakem's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Steakem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steakem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Steakem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steakem 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Steakem. 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 16 military records available for the last name Steakem. For the veterans among your Steakem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steakem lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Steakem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Steakem in 1973 was 68, and 66 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steakem 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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