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Steeter Family History

Steeter 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: Steeber, Stetter, Skeeter, Streeter, Stelter, Sleeter, Teeter

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Where is the Steeter family from?

You can see how Steeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Steeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Steeter families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Steeter's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Steeter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steeter 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 Steeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steeter. 43% of Steeter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Steeter women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    43%
  • Trucking
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Steeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Steeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steeter 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Steeter. 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 Steeter. For the veterans among your Steeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeter lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Steeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steeter in 2000 was 95, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steeter 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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