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Steeles Family History

Steeles Surname Meaning

see Steels.

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


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Where is the Steeles family from?

You can see how Steeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steeles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Steeles families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Steeles's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Steeles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steeles 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 Steeles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steeles. 34% of Steeles men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Steeles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Steel Fixer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Steeles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steeles 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Steeles. 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 279 military records available for the last name Steeles. For the veterans among your Steeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeles lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Steeles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Steeles in 1967 was 53, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steeles 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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