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Steeb Family History

Steeb Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German steb(e) ‘dust’ probably denoting a miller. Compare Staub.

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


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Where is the Steeb family from?

You can see how Steeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steeb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Steeb families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Steeb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steeb families in 1891.
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What did your Steeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steeb. 100% of Steeb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steeb 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Steeb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steeb. For the veterans among your Steeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeb lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Steeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Steeb in 1945 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steeb 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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