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Steeds Family History

Steeds Surname Meaning

variant of Steed or Stead with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Steeds family from?

You can see how Steeds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steeds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 113 Steeds families living in Somerset. This was about 73% of all the recorded Steeds's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Steeds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steeds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Steeds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steeds. 60% of Steeds men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Steeds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steeds were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpd D D
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Steeds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Steeds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steeds 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Steeds. 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 272 military records available for the last name Steeds. For the veterans among your Steeds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeds lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Steeds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Steeds in 1968 was 90, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steeds 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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