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Steeple Family History

Steeple Surname Meaning

From Steeple Grange in Wirksworth (Derbys), which is recorded as Stephul(l) and Steple in the 14th century. The place-name derives from Old English stēap ‘steep’ + hyll ‘hill’.

From Middle English stepel steple, meaning ‘steep place; tower steeple’ (Old English stȳpel stīepel stēpel), the name was given to someone who lived at a steep place or by a tower.

This naming convention also applies to individuals who came from a location bearing a similar name, such as Steeple (Dorset), Steeple Court in Botley (Hants), Steephill in Ventnor (IoW), and Steeple (Essex).

In essence, the term reflects both geographical features and human settlement patterns, illustrating the significance of topography in place-naming.

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


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You can see how Steeple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steeple families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Steeple families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Steeple's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Steeple families in 1891.
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What did your Steeple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steeple. 100% of Steeple men worked as a Cotton Spinner and 91% of Steeple 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

  • Cotton Spinner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steeple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steeple 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Steeple. 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 630 military records available for the last name Steeple. For the veterans among your Steeple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeple lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Steeple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Steeple in 1962 was 90, and 84 in 2003.

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