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Steilen Family History

Steilen 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: Stein, Steen, Steven, Stien, Stolen, Steiner, Sellen, Sterken, Sterle

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Where is the Steilen family from?

You can see how Steilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steilen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steilen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Steilen families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Steilen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Steilen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steilen 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 Steilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steilen. 34% of Steilen men worked as a Foreman and 34% of Steilen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steilen were Machinist and Servant.

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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

  • Foreman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Steilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steilen 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Steilen. 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 Steilen. For the veterans among your Steilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steilen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Steilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steilen in 1960 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steilen 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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