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Steves Family History

Steves Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Steeves. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Steves family from?

You can see how Steves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 114 Steves families living in New Brunswick. This was about 52% of all the recorded Steves's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Steves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steves 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 Steves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Steves. 37% of Steves men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Steves women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steves were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeping
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Steves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steves 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Steves. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Steves. For the veterans among your Steves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steves lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Steves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Steves in 1943 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steves 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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