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Steckley Family History

Steckley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Steckli or Stächeli from Middle High German steckel(in) ‘small stick cudgel’ (see Steck).

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


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Where is the Steckley family from?

You can see how Steckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steckley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 92 Steckley families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Steckley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steckley families in 1911.
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What did your Steckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Steckley. 63% of Steckley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Steckley women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Steckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckley 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Steckley. 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 322 military records available for the last name Steckley. For the veterans among your Steckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Steckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Steckley in 1960 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steckley 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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