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Steens Family History

Steens Surname Meaning

see Staines.

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


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Where is the Steens family from?

You can see how Steens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Steens families living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Steens's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Steens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steens 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 Steens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Steens. 100% of Steens 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steens 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Steens. 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 213 military records available for the last name Steens. For the veterans among your Steens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Steens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Steens in 1969 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steens 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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