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Steedman Family History

Steedman Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Steadman.

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


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Where is the Steedman family from?

You can see how Steedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steedman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Steedman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Steedman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Steedman families in 1891.
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What did your Steedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steedman. 34% of Steedman men worked as a Lorry Driver and 68% of Steedman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steedman were Motor Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Window Cleaner
    34%
  • Motor Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Steedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steedman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Steedman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Steedman. For the veterans among your Steedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steedman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Steedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Steedman in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steedman 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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