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Steeland Family History

Steeland 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: Sweetland, Stensland, Freeland, Selland, Neeland, Osterland, Steelman

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Where is the Steeland family from?

You can see how Steeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Steeland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Steeland family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steeland's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Steeland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steeland 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 Steeland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Steeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Steeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steeland 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Steeland. 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 20 military records available for the last name Steeland. For the veterans among your Steeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Steeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steeland in 1968 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steeland 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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