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Steg Name Meaning

German and Dutch: topographic name from Middle High German stec Middle Low German steg Dutch steg ‘narrow or uphill path’ or ‘plank bridge’. Compare Steeg .

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


Similar surnames: Steeg, Steig, Stieg, Oster, Steer, Stage, Stier, Stein, Sieg, Ester

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Where is the Steg family from?

You can see how Steg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Steg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Steg families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Steg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Steg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steg. 24% of Steg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Steg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steg were Accountant and Clerk. .

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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
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • Accountant
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Steg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steg 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Steg. 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 Steg. For the veterans among your Steg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Steg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Steg in 1952 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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