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Steedsman Family History

Steedsman 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: Steedman, Steerman, Steadman, Steensma, Steelman, Stedman, Steckman

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Where is the Steedsman family from?

You can see how Steedsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steedsman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steedsman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Steedsman family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Steedsman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Steedsman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steedsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Steedsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Steedsman. 100% of Steedsman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Steedsman women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Steedsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Steedsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steedsman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Steedsman. 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 60 military records available for the last name Steedsman. For the veterans among your Steedsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steedsman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Steedsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Steedsman in 1974 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steedsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steedsman 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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