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Steeper Family History

Steeper Surname Meaning

From an agent derivative of Middle English stepe(n) ‘(to) steep’ (Old English stiepan), this term refers to someone who steeped flax or cloth.

It likely denotes a person involved in the process of preparing materials for further use, enhancing their properties through steeping.

The steeping process is traditionally associated with the alteration of fiber qualities, making it vital in textile production.

Given the historical context, this role may have also included bleaching, which was another critical step in preparing cloth for markets.

Overall, the term embodies a significant aspect of historical textile processing and its associated labor practices.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Steeper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steeper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Steeper families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Steeper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steeper families in 1911.
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What did your Steeper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Steeper. 100% of Steeper men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steeper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steeper 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Steeper. 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 328 military records available for the last name Steeper. For the veterans among your Steeper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Steeper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steeper in 1966 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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