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Steidley Family History

Steidley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steidle.

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


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Where is the Steidley family from?

You can see how Steidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steidley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steidley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Steidley families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Steidley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steidley families in 1891.
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What did your Steidley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steidley. 25% of Steidley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Steidley women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steidley were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Steidley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steidley 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Steidley. 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 252 military records available for the last name Steidley. For the veterans among your Steidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steidley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Steidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Steidley in 1958 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steidley 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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