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Steley Family History

Steley 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: Seeley, Staley, Stelly, Steeley, Stealey, Sheley, Seley, Stella

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Where is the Steley family from?

You can see how Steley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Steley families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Steley's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Steley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steley 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 Steley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Tester were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steley. 40% of Steley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Steley women worked as a Tester. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steley were Farm Hand and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tester
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Steley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steley 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Steley. 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 49 military records available for the last name Steley. For the veterans among your Steley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Steley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Steley in 1976 was 68, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steley 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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