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Steers Family History

Steers Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Kent): variant of Steer with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Steers family from?

You can see how Steers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 175 Steers families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Steers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steers 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 Steers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Steers. 27% of Steers men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Steers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steers were Motor Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Motor Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Steers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steers 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Steers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Steers. For the veterans among your Steers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Steers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Steers in 1956 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steers 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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