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Steppe Family History

Steppe Surname Meaning

Flemish North German and Dutch: variant of Stepp.

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


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Where is the Steppe family from?

You can see how Steppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Steppe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steppe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steppe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steppe 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 Steppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steppe. 23% of Steppe men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Steppe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steppe were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Steppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steppe 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Steppe. 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 862 military records available for the last name Steppe. For the veterans among your Steppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steppe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Steppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Steppe in 1950 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steppe 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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