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Versteeg Family History

Versteeg Surname Meaning

Dutch: shortened form of Van der Steeg a topographic name for someone who lived by a gangway footway or narrow bridge from Middle Dutch stege steeg ‘narrow or uphill path’ also ‘plank bridge’.

It can also be a habitational name from any of the places called Steeg.

Compare Steeg.

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


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Where is the Versteeg family from?

You can see how Versteeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Versteeg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Versteeg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Versteeg families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Versteeg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Versteeg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Versteeg 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 Versteeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Versteeg. 25% of Versteeg men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Versteeg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Versteeg were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Versteeg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Versteeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Versteeg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Versteeg. 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 313 military records available for the last name Versteeg. For the veterans among your Versteeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Versteeg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Versteeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Versteeg in 1963 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Versteeg 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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