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Steetz Family History

Steetz 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: Stentz, Steitz, Stertz, Stetz, Steltz, Sheetz, Stretz, Street, Steen

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Where is the Steetz family from?

You can see how Steetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Steetz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Steetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Steetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Steetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steetz 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Steetz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Steetz. For the veterans among your Steetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steetz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Steetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Steetz in 1973 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steetz 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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