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Steketee Family History

Steketee Surname Meaning

Dutch (Zeeland): surname from the Greek Biblical phrase stekete ‘I stand (firm)’

reportedly referring to a religious (protestant or French Huguenot) background

of the first bearer(s).

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


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Where is the Steketee family from?

You can see how Steketee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steketee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Steketee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Steketee family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steketee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steketee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steketee 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 Steketee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steketee. 44% of Steketee men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Steketee women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steketee were Owner and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    44%
  • Merchant
    19%
  • Waiter
    13%
  • Owner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steketee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steketee 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Steketee. 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 202 military records available for the last name Steketee. For the veterans among your Steketee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steketee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Steketee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Steketee in 1963 was 83, and 78 in 2003.

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