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Steskal Family History

Steskal 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: Stejskal, Steckel, Stepka, Sterkel, Smejkal, Teska, Stefka, Stella

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Where is the Steskal family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steskal. 25% of Steskal men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • General Farming
    25%

What Steskal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Steskal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steskal 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Steskal. 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 98 military records available for the last name Steskal. For the veterans among your Steskal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steskal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Steskal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steskal in 1953 was 25, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steskal 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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