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Steils Family History

Steils 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: Steil, Sheils, Seils, Stein, Stella, Still, Stell, Stelly, Seil

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Where is the Steils family from?

You can see how Steils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steils family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Steils families living in Iowa. This was about 69% of all the recorded Steils's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Steils families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Steils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steils 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Steils. 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 28 military records available for the last name Steils. For the veterans among your Steils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steils lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Steils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Steils in 1968 was 85, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steils 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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