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Steakley Family History

Steakley Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of Swiss German Steckli (see Steckley).

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


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Where is the Steakley family from?

You can see how Steakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steakley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steakley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Steakley families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steakley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Steakley families in 1891.
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What did your Steakley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steakley. 25% of Steakley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Steakley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steakley were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steakley 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Steakley. 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 382 military records available for the last name Steakley. For the veterans among your Steakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steakley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Steakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Steakley in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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