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Steyn Family History

Steyn Surname Meaning

See Steen. Apparently a Dutch spelling of the German word Stein ‘stone’ or a Dutch dialect variant of the same word.

In theory it may also represent Stijn, a male given name which was originally an abbreviation of Augustijn.

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


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Where is the Steyn family from?

You can see how Steyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Steyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Steyn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Steyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Steyn families in 1880.
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What did your Steyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steyn. 50% of Steyn men worked as a Florist.

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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

  • Florist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Steyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steyn 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 Steyn. 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 494 military records available for the last name Steyn. For the veterans among your Steyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steyn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Steyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Steyn in 1970 was 69, and 32 in 2001.

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