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Steelman Family History

Steelman Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Swedish Ståhlman (see Stahlman)

and possibly also of its German cognate Stahlmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Steelman family from?

You can see how Steelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Steelman families living in Leicestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Steelman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Steelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steelman 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 Steelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steelman. 100% of Steelman men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Steelman 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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Steelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Steelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steelman 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Steelman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Steelman. For the veterans among your Steelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steelman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Steelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Steelman in 1945 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steelman 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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