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Steenes Family History

Steenes 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: Stennes, Steines, Steeves, Steen, Stevens, Steiner, Staines, Steeber

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Where is the Steenes family from?

You can see how Steenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steenes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Steenes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Steenes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Steenes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steenes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Steenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Steenes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Steenes. For the veterans among your Steenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Steenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Steenes in 1970 was 42, and 59 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steenes 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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