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Steek Family History

Steek 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: Steen, Steer, Sterk, Seek, Steck, Steeg, Steeb, Steel, Sheek, Steed

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Where is the Steek family from?

You can see how Steek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Steek family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steek's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Steek families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1881
  • 1901
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What did your Steek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steek. 100% of Steek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Steek women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Steek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Steek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steek 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Steek. 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 56 military records available for the last name Steek. For the veterans among your Steek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Steek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Steek in 1985 was 93, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steek 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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