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Steis Family History

Steis 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, Steig, Steil, Steib, Stees, Reis, Meis, Solis, Stern, Steen

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Where is the Steis family from?

You can see how Steis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Steis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Steis families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Steis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steis 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 Steis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steis. 17% of Steis men worked as a Foreman and 34% of Steis women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steis were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Caretaker
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

What Steis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steis 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Steis. 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 276 military records available for the last name Steis. For the veterans among your Steis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Steis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Steis in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steis 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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