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Steigh Family History

Steigh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sleigh, Steig, Stein, Sheikh, Leigh, Stich, Teig, Teich, Speich

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Where is the Steigh family from?

You can see how Steigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Steigh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Steigh family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steigh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steigh 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 Steigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steigh. 50% of Steigh men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Steigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Steigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steigh 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Steigh. 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 18 military records available for the last name Steigh. For the veterans among your Steigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steigh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Steigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Steigh in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steigh 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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