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Steagal Family History

Steagal Name 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: Steagall, Staal, Sehgal, Stegall, Stengel, Segal, Spegal, Steggall

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Where is the Steagal family from?

You can see how Steagal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steagal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Steagal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Steagal families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Steagal's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Steagal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steagal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steagal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steagal. 100% of Steagal men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Steagal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steagal 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Steagal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Steagal. For the veterans among your Steagal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steagal lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Steagal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Steagal in 1988 was 64, and 83 in 2001.

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