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Steerman Family History

Steerman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Steermann: occupational name for someone who looked after steers (see Steer).

Americanized form of South German Steermann: occupational name for someone who raised rams (see Steer).

English: variant of Stearman.

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


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Where is the Steerman family from?

You can see how Steerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Steerman families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Steerman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steerman families in 1891.
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What did your Steerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steerman. 100% of Steerman men worked as a Retired Labourer and 70% of Steerman 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

  • Retired Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Daily Cleaner dom
    16%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    16%

What Steerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Steerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steerman 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Steerman. 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 309 military records available for the last name Steerman. For the veterans among your Steerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steerman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Steerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Steerman in 1960 was 48, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steerman 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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