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Stepps Name Meaning

Patronymic from Stepp a variant of Flemish and Dutch Steps.

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


Similar surnames: Stepp, Steppe, Stipp, Epps, Stepper, Stopp, Tepp, Stepka, Stapp

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Where is the Stepps family from?

You can see how Stepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepps family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stepps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stepps family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stepps's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Stepps families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stepps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stepps. 44% of Stepps men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Stepps women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stepps were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepps 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Stepps. 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 236 military records available for the last name Stepps. For the veterans among your Stepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepps lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Stepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stepps in 1946 was 27, and 63 in 2004.

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