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Steegman Family History

Steegman 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: Steigman, Stiegman, Steerman, Steelman, Steedman, Stegman, Steckman

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Where is the Steegman family from?

You can see how Steegman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steegman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Steegman families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Steegman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Steegman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steegman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Steegman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Steegman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steegman 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Steegman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Steegman. For the veterans among your Steegman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steegman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Steegman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Steegman in 1967 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steegman 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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