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Steedley Family History

Steedley Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of Swiss German Stüdle Stüdli diminutives of Stude.

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


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Where is the Steedley family from?

You can see how Steedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steedley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Steedley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Steedley families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Steedley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steedley families in 1891.
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What did your Steedley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steedley. 35% of Steedley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Steedley women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Watchman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Steedley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steedley 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 Steedley. 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 687 military records available for the last name Steedley. For the veterans among your Steedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steedley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Steedley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Steedley in 1944 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steedley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steedley 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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