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Steckman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Steckmann: topographic name for someone who lived by a steep narrow path from Middle High German stech(el) ‘steep (slope)’ + man ‘man’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): probably a nickname for a thin man from German Stecken ‘stick’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Speckman, Beckman, Steigman, Stellman, Stockman, Stuckman, Dreckman

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Where is the Steckman family from?

You can see how Steckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Steckman families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Steckman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Steckman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steckman. 19% of Steckman men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Steckman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steckman were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • House Work
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckman 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Steckman. 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 475 military records available for the last name Steckman. For the veterans among your Steckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Steckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steckman in 1944 was 28, and 89 in 2004.

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