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Steedman Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Steadman .

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


Similar surnames: Stedman, Stidman, Sterman, Sleeman, Sweetman, Seeman, Steadman

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Where is the Steedman family from?

You can see how Steedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steedman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 41 Steedman families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Steedman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steedman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steedman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist and Electrician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Steedman. 100% of Steedman men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Steedman women worked as an Electrician. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Electrician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Steedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steedman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Steedman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Steedman. For the veterans among your Steedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steedman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Steedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Steedman in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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