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Steenis Family History

Steenis 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: Stennis, Steen, Stevens, Stanis, Tennis, Stennes, Steeno, Skeens

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Where is the Steenis family from?

You can see how Steenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steenis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steenis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Steenis families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Steenis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steenis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steenis 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 Steenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steenis. 23% of Steenis men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Steenis women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steenis were Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Steenis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Steenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steenis 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Steenis. 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 96 military records available for the last name Steenis. For the veterans among your Steenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steenis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Steenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steenis in 1963 was 81, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steenis 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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