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Steelsmith Family History

Steelsmith 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: Stallsmith, Shoesmith, Stenseth, Stelmach, Nesmith, Steensma

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Where is the Steelsmith family from?

You can see how Steelsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steelsmith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Steelsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Steelsmith families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Steelsmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steelsmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steelsmith 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 Steelsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steelsmith. 34% of Steelsmith 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

What Steelsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steelsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steelsmith 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Steelsmith. 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 234 military records available for the last name Steelsmith. For the veterans among your Steelsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steelsmith lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Steelsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Steelsmith in 1955 was 59, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steelsmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steelsmith 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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